As football season kicks off, tailgating becomes a time-honored tradition that transforms game day into a festive pregame party. To make the most of this exciting ritual, planning and preparation are key. Whether you're a seasoned tailgater or a first-timer, getting...
Fuel For School: 16 Tips To Boost Your Kids’ Healthy Food Habits
In early childhood, kids’ produce consumption meets recommended levels, yet it falls off as they enter school-age years. Easy hacks can help your kids continue to eat fruits and veggies as a lifelong habit as routine as brushing teeth! As you plan for back-to-school...
Fueling Futures: How Schools Are Helping End Student Hunger
In today’s America, 1 in 5 children faces hunger or food insecurity – a reality reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). For Black, Indigenous and Hispanic youth, these numbers are even higher. With rising poverty and deepening income inequality, the...
The 100% Grass-Fed Advantage: Why This Dairy Choice Matters For You, The Cows, Environment, And Farmers
While the difference between dairy alternatives such as oat, almond and other nut milks is easier to decipher, choosing between organic dairy varieties can be more difficult. Organic milk certified by the United States Department of Agriculture comes from cows that...
The FDA’s Revolving Door: The Loophole In Influence An Ongoing Concern
Dr. Marion Nestle is a renowned nutrition professor at NYU and Cornell. She follows-up on food industry funded research to present a clearer picture of the results and their trustability. Do the claims the industry makes actually hold up under review? Keep an eye on...
Ferment, Can, And Pickle: The Triple Threat Of Tasty Kitchen Fun!
If there’s anything I love more than helping to save the planet, it’s having fun while doing it! Canning is a great (and fun) way to take any fruits or veggies you have in surplus and preserve it for later. It’s also a great way to eat more fruits and veggies! And...
Historic One-Ton Methamphetamine Bust In Truckload Of Celery At Atlanta Farmers Market
GDA’s Law Enforcement Division Assists DEA Atlanta in Historic Crystal Meth SeizureGeorgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Commissioner Tyler Harper has announced that on August 8, 2024, agents from GDA's Law Enforcement Division (LED) assisted the Atlanta Division of...
Boost Your Health: 5 Research Backed Benefits Of A Diet Rich In Fruits, Vegetables, And Whole Foods
Global health experts agree that the number one thing people can do to live happier, healthier lives is to eat more plants. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans support nutrient-dense, plant-forward eating patterns, including vegetables, fruits, grains, low-fat dairy,...
Is Climate Change Killing Your Coffee? Researchers Look For Heartier Varieties
Crave that cup of coffee in the morning? Globally, consumers drink more than 2.2 billion cups daily. Someone grows all that joe: More than 100 million farmers worldwide produce coffee. Coffee beans consumed across the globe come from two species: Coffea arabica and...
New UF/IFAS Vegetable Crop Specialist Driving Innovative Research, Crop Diversification To Florida’s Small Farms
Ninety percent of Florida’s agricultural operations are small farms with gross sales under $250,000, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In South Florida, small farmers benefit from an ideal subtropical climate but need more options for high-value fruit...