Farm to School Workshop

From Cafeterias to Capitol Hill:
Growing Healthy Kids, Farms and Communities
March 16-19, 2007

Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland

Join hundreds of farm to cafeteria and food policy enthusiasts to share
experiences, and get the latest, up-to-date info on institutional purchasing
on both the organizing and policy perspectives. A major focus of the
conference will be issues related to the Farm Bill, including farm to
cafeteria and beyond. On Monday, attendees will have the opportunity to
visit with their elected representatives on Capitol Hill.

More conference information will soon be available at www.foodsecurity.org
. We look
forward to seeing you there!

Sustainable Agriculture - Learn something new!

The Fall 2006 (Vol. 18, No. 3) issue of Sustainable Agriculture is now available online at http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/newsltr/newsletters.htm. To view a PDF of the newsletter, click the PDF symbol.

IN THIS ISSUE:

+ Farm-to-school programs in the Western Region
+ International scholar with farm roots to head UC sustainable ag programs
+ From the Director: Goodnight, good luck & keep eating your vegetables
+ UC SAREP funds Placer harvest calendar
+ UC researchers' study shows regional "branding" helps farmers survive
+ 10 years: Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission's Biologically Integrated Farming System Program
+ Making a precarious perch more secure: Central Valley farm ponds for native fish conservation
+ New UC cover crop, nitrogen fertilizer publications aimed at walnut growers
+ Former SAREP associate director joins Sacramento CE
+ SARE Updates
+ Calendar

The newsletter is produced by the statewide University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program (UC SAREP). If you have suggestions or comments, please contact us at sarep@ucdavis.edu.

Nutritional Home is Launched!

We just launched our beta of http://nutritionalhome.com! Check it out when you have time. It will carry the same blog as the Farm for now. This website will focus on the commercial aspect of nutrition education. All proceeds will be donated to the Farm for operational expenses. So, shop away! Every little cent helps. And, more importantly, learn something about holistic health and nutrition. What's in your milk?

Food Pod Casts you Can't Miss!

Check out these great podcasts about food from EatFeed.com -

The food podcast network that takes you
back in time, across the country, around the world, and back to your own table
Find your favorite food shows produced by the Eat Feed Network

CLICK HERE and subscribe now!

Tomatoes ARE good for you!

~~~ Tomatoes for a Healthier You

You don't have to wait for summer to reap the benefits tomatoes provide! Red tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, an antioxidant similar to beta carotene. Studies have indicated that lycopene lowers your risk for many cancers; and canned tomatoes are just as good as fresh -- meaning no lycopene is lost. In fact, canned tomatoes match up nicely against fresh:

1/2 cup of canned tomatoes has 11.8 mg of lycopene, while 1 fresh, uncooked tomato has just 3.7 mg. CLICK HERE FOR MORE!

It's the heat processing that releases the lycopene. Red tomatoes have more lycopene, and cooking in a bit of olive oil helps to release the lycopene, and in turn the olive oil helps your body absorb the lycopene. The use of tomatoes in sauces is a tasty way to include tomatoes in your weekly menu; and Italian cuisine is famous for its many tomato sauces.

In our full story learn about the different tomato sauces from Italy:

-> Marinara
-> Amatriciana
-> Arrabbiata
-> Puttanesca
-> Vodka sauce

a small video for kids aged from 9 to 13

An interesting look at a video found on YouTube.

St. Paul Minnesota having great Agricultural Festival

The Acres U.S.A. Conference — it's about . . .



. . . some of the top farmers, researchers and consultants in the world.

Our consulting halls give you the opportunity to ask your specific questions. who's speaking



. . . seminars and workshops that will change the way you farm, the way you live.

The information passed along in just one seminar can pay for your entire journey. agenda



. . . the most complete trade show in North America.

Visit almost 100 suppliers of organic/sustainable farming inputs, natural veterinary products, and more. trade show



. . . a community joined by learning.

Meet people from around the world and take part in the hundreds of hallway conversations and mini-conferences. information



. . . two weeks away, but there's still time to make your plans!

Register by Nov. 30 and save $25. Walk-ins welcome too! register



Come see why people come
from around the world
to the Acres U.S.A. Conference.


CLICK HERE TO see who is speaking!

Healing from the Ground Up!

Check out this quick quip on Bauman College and Nutrition Education. This is where Farmgirl studied. There are lots of ways to learn more about nutrition. Check out the Farm for new stuff!

Get Clean Now

Remove toxins and start living healthier! We created some easy to use PDFs on easy ways to make a change with your nutritional health. Click Here to see what we have done so far.

Buy Local Challenge

Hey guys -

I just took the "Buy Local" Challenge to pledge my support for local food. I made this commitment to buy food from local farmers to help reduce fossil fuels in shipping and for the freshness. Purchasing food from local farmers also strengthens our local economy, supports endangered family farms, safeguards my family's health, and protects the environment.

To make your own customized pledge to local food and farmers, just go to http://www.foodroutes.org/buy-local-challenge.jsp.

Buy Local - Economic Reasons

A recent study in Maine shows that shifting just 1% of consumer expenditures to direct purchasing of local food products would increase farmers' income by 5%. Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) estimates that by encouraging Maine residents to spend just $10/week on local food, $100,000,000 will be invested back into farmers' pockets and the Maine economy each growing season.

Buy Local

How can you help support your local farmer?

Find out about the FoodRoutes' "Buy Fresh, Buy Local" Toolbox and take the Buy Local Challenge. CLICK HERE

Anti-inflammatory Nutrition

Hello!

Diet-related inflammation is a hot topic these days because it affects both health and beauty--It causes tissue to become red and puffy, which isn't healthy OR attractive!

Inflammation most commonly contributes to joint pain, cardiovascular damage and a ruddy complexion. Here's how food works in:

Inflammatory Foods (Avoid these)
-white flour
-sugar
-salt
-anything highly processed (even bread and breakfast cereal)
-high-fat beef
-high-fat dairy
-alcohol


Anti-Inflammatory Foods (Eat these)
-nuts (especially walnuts)
-seeds (especially flax)
-green, white or red tea
-berries (any kind)
-olive oil
-salmon, tuna, other fatty fish
-all colorful vegetables

This is a healthy way to eat, so long as you don't overdo the healthy fats (remember--a serving of nuts or seeds is only 1/4 cup and 200 calories!) If you have arthritis, rosacea, heart disease or just want radiant skin, give this a try and see if you look and feel better.

Have a good week!
:)
Jill
Jill Brook, M.A.
Diet for Health
1047 Foothill Blvd.
(818) 952-0668
www.DietforHealth.com