As a school board member, I am concerned about (1) the increasing number of Americans living in poverty and (2) how well (or unwell) families with low-income fare within our educational institutions. Current U.S. poverty rates estimate 46.2 million Americans (15 percent of the population) live at or below poverty levels. Poverty is a growing […]
Farm to School in Ohio
In 1917 an OSU Extension Agricultural Agent reported, “The first problem presented to me was to rouse the county to the need for an increased production of food.” In 2014, Farm to School offers the opportunity to rouse the state to connect local youth with local food! From the cafeteria, local food can be served at […]
Spring Live Healthy Live Well Email Wellness Challenge
Are you interested in maintaining your weight or even losing a few pounds this spring? Could you use some encouragement and guidance but don’t have time to attend classes? Want tips to help you grow herbs, start a garden or eat more local foods? Does this sound interesting to you? If so, give our Spring […]
What We Know for Now about Popular Nutrition Claims
Our roles as educators for OSU Extension are to provide research based information so that individuals can make informative choices for their health. At times, the positions we take are not always popular. Advocates for certain foods, diets, or health issues may be correct on their positions – however Extension positions need to be backed […]
Taking the SNAP Challenge
What would you eat if you could only spend $1.50/meal? The “SNAP Challenge” asks participants to experience eating on a very limited food budget comparable to that of a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, recipient. This month I decided to give the challenge a try for 6 days, which meant I had $27 to […]
Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen
When the spring cleaning bug hits, it’s easy to be overwhelmed before the actual cleaning begins. We all have our list – mental or written – of tasks we do as part of our spring cleaning. Here are a few areas you may want to add to your cleaning schedule. Be prepared with the right […]