Tag Archives: United States Department of Agriculture

USDA Introduces Online Atlas of Rural and Small-Town America—

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Fill Your Plate

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the debut of an online mapping tool that captures a broad range of demographic, economic and agricultural data on rural areas across the United States.

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6 Money Saving Tips for Eating Healthy

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Fill Your Plate

Do you think that it costs too much money to eat fresh fruits and vegetables?

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How to Grow Tomatoes in Arizona

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Fill Your Plate

How to Grow Tomatoes in Arizona

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Arizona Farm Bureau Announces Food Check Out Week

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Fill Your Plate

Arizona Farm Bureau’s Food Check-Out Week, Feb. 20-26, 2011, focuses on helping Americans learn how to stretch their grocery dollars with healthy, nutritious food.

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What the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Are Telling Us to Do for Better Health

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Fill Your Plate

The United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have now released 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity.

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