The USDA, in its first national Farm to School Census, determined that a third of school districts sampled throughout Ohio are engaged in farm to school activities. Research has shown that children in schools with farm to school programs eat more fruits and vegetables and are more willing to try and eat the new, healthy foods […]
Mark your calendars! October 24th is Food Day
Food Day, recognized nationally on Oct. 24th, gives communities a chance to celebrate and promote healthy, affordable, safe, and sustainably produced foods. This annual event brings together Americans from all walks of life – parents, students, health professionals, legislators, farmers, chefs, and educators, united by a vision of: Promoting and improving access to safe, healthy […]
Money for Millennials
If you are in your twenties, you are a young adult millennial. Your colleagues might attend workshops about how to communicate with millennials, and many of the descriptors aren’t viewed positively. But there are good things about being a millennial! For example, millenials tend to be goal-oriented and good multi-taskers. (Jokela, Hendrickson, & Haynes, 2013) […]
Preserving Peppers
Hot peppers, sweet peppers or jalapeno peppers — whatever the variety, they are currently in season. You can harvest and store peppers in the refrigerator safely for about 2 weeks. If you want to keep them longer you can try your hand at preserving them. Freeze sweet peppers by washing, removing stems and seeds. Chop […]
Teach Kids to Manage Money
It’s back to school time! If you have kids, you may be close to finishing up a flurry of shopping. While you’re spending all that money to give your kids a good start to learn this year, are you also spending time to give them a good start with money? Although the money management skills […]
Preserving Tomatoes
Are tomatoes taking over your garden? You can only eat so many at one time. Think about preserving them by canning or freezing. Freezing Tomatoes It’s easy to freeze tomatoes. Select firm, ripe tomatoes with deep red color. Wash them thoroughly in cool water. Core them and then dip in boiling water for 30 seconds […]