School District May Expand Healthy-Food Program

School District May Expand Healthy-Food Program

A local school district is making strides in its mission to improve the quality of food served to students by using its Wellness Policy as a roadmap for transitioning to scratch cooking in school cafeterias. The district’s effort is part of a larger push to enhance...
Is Junk Food Really Cheaper

Is Junk Food Really Cheaper

There’s a common belief that eating healthy is more expensive than opting for fast food, but food writer and advocate Mark Bittman is here to challenge that assumption. In a straightforward and insightful way, Bittman demonstrates that nutritious, home-cooked meals...
F is For Fat : How Obesity Treatens  America’s Future

F is For Fat : How Obesity Treatens America’s Future

“F As In FAT,” published by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, provides an eye-opening examination of the ongoing obesity epidemic in the United States. It outlines a range of sobering statistics and insights, shedding light on the urgent need for comprehensive...
American Farmland Trus

American Farmland Trus

The American Farmland Trust (AFT) is dedicated to safeguarding one of the most valuable resources on earth: farmland. As the nation faces increasing threats to agricultural land from urban development and environmental degradation, AFT’s mission is clear: to help...