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How We Are Helping Make the Next Generation Healthier
There is no question that one of the biggest obstacles to America’s future is the health of its citizens. The statistics tell the whole story. Increases in the rate of obesity, type II diabetes, and other serious long term health … Continue reading
Summer Time Shouldn’t Be Hungry Time
More than 21 million children in the country receive free and reduced price meals during the school year, but when summer rolls around, only about 1 in 10 of those kids (3 million) get free meals through federal summer feeding programs.
Ask a Farmer: Genetically Modified Crops
Ask a Farmer: Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #3 From Arizona Mom, Debbie: Should I be worried about genetically modified crops? Thanks for the opportunity to answer this question for you. And, I appreciate your concern! So you … Continue reading
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Apples
A total of 40 new maps have been prepared, showing major crop-producing areas in the United States, China, India, Pakistan, and South Africa. Earlier versions of these maps appeared in the Major World Crop Areas and Climatic Profiles (MWCACP) handbook that contains … Continue reading
USDA’S Supertracker Now Allows Users to Get Personal
USDA announced this week its SuperTracker nutrition application has added a new feature that allows users to set personal calorie goals.