Celebrating fresh, local foods in season is one of the treasures of the growing season. Eating seasonally means enjoying the freshest and ripest foods at the height of their natural harvest. Nothing tastes better than local produce in season! Asparagus will soon be here and let’s be ready to enjoy this wonderful vegetable! . When […]
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Trends in the Food Shopping Industry
Two of the rising trends in the food shopping industry are at opposing sides of the spectrum – “Grocery Shopping Online” and “Supermarkets as a Social Spot”. Online shopping is great for people who are busy, anti-social, immunocompromised, hate to shop, or even someone who has mobility issues. It also can provide access to a […]
Enjoy the Blueberry Bounty
“They’re Baaaaaack!” No, not the Poltergeist movies. It’s time for everyone’s favorite little fruit–blueberries! What should you know about these tiny powerhouses? The health benefits of blueberries are truly amazing. Consider the following blueberry “trivia”: • Blueberries have just 80 calories per cup. • Scientific studies show that blueberries contain a category of phytonutrients called […]
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): What is in it for me?
Farmer’s markets are one of the oldest forms of direct marketing by small farmers. Farmer’s markets are also a favorite weekly ritual for many shoppers. One popular alternative to farmer’s markets is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). What is a CSA? The basic definition of a CSA is a food production and distribution system that directly […]
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 […]
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 […]