Bill to Broaden Immigration Law Gains in Senate
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By RACHEL L. SWARNS
Published: March 28, 2006
WASHINGTON, March 27 — With Republicans deeply divided, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Monday to legalize the nation's 11 million illegal immigrants and ultimately to grant them citizenship, provided that they hold jobs, pass criminal background checks, learn English and pay fines and back taxes. CLICK HERE for MORE
Agricultural Workers part of Nutrition Education
FarmGirl loves to drive HWY 118 through the farmlands of the Los Angeles suburbs. Optimum nutrition is achieved in part by understanding where and how your food arrives at your table. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Can cloning lead to healthier pork?
Interesting article from the New York Times -
Cloning May Lead to Healthy Pork
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By GINA KOLATA
Published: March 27, 2006
A group of university researchers said yesterday that they had created what sounds like a nutritional holy grail: cloned pigs that make their own omega-3 fatty acids, potentially leading to bacon and pork chops that might help your heart. CLICK HERE for MORE
Cloning May Lead to Healthy Pork
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By GINA KOLATA
Published: March 27, 2006
A group of university researchers said yesterday that they had created what sounds like a nutritional holy grail: cloned pigs that make their own omega-3 fatty acids, potentially leading to bacon and pork chops that might help your heart. CLICK HERE for MORE
Wal-Mart's Organics Could Shake Up Retail
Hey check this out -
Wal-Mart's Organics Could Shake Up Retail
By MARCUS KABEL, Associated Press Writer
9:54 PM PST, March 24, 2006
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is throwing its weight behind organic products, a move that experts say could have the same lasting effect on environmental practices that Wal-Mart has had on prices by forcing suppliers and competitors to keep up. CLICK HERE for more.
Wal-Mart's Organics Could Shake Up Retail
By MARCUS KABEL, Associated Press Writer
9:54 PM PST, March 24, 2006
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is throwing its weight behind organic products, a move that experts say could have the same lasting effect on environmental practices that Wal-Mart has had on prices by forcing suppliers and competitors to keep up. CLICK HERE for more.
Grants to Combat Obesity available in Pennsylvania
Highmark to Award Grants to Combat Obesity and Inactivity in Pennsylvania School Districts
Up to $12,000 will be awarded to schools in Highmark's 49-county Pennsylvania service region to implement evidence-based nutrition and physical activity programs....
Deadline: April 3, 2006
Posted: February 5, 2006
Up to $12,000 will be awarded to schools in Highmark's 49-county Pennsylvania service region to implement evidence-based nutrition and physical activity programs....
Deadline: April 3, 2006
Posted: February 5, 2006
Anti-inflammatory Nutrition
The Top 12 Superfood Herbs and Spices
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By Annie B. Bond, Executive Producer of Care2’s Healthy Living Content.
Many herbs and spices fall within the category of powerful anti-inflammatory superfoods because they are rich in phytochemicals. Researchers from Michigan University have found, for example, that holy basil has anti-inflammatory activity compared to ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin. Why are anti-inflammatory foods important for good health? Because inflammation is suspected to play a key role in heart disease, cancer, atherosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, allergies, and more. CLICK HERE FOR MORE
More Healthy Staples Solutions
By Annie B. Bond, Executive Producer of Care2’s Healthy Living Content.
Many herbs and spices fall within the category of powerful anti-inflammatory superfoods because they are rich in phytochemicals. Researchers from Michigan University have found, for example, that holy basil has anti-inflammatory activity compared to ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin. Why are anti-inflammatory foods important for good health? Because inflammation is suspected to play a key role in heart disease, cancer, atherosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, allergies, and more. CLICK HERE FOR MORE
Alternative fuel boosts agricultural economy
Ag Day News
National 2006 Ag Day Essay Winner Honored
Growing Our EnergyKANSAS CITY, Mo. — DuPont Crop Protection and the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) are pleased to announce the national 2006 Ag Day Essay Contest winner, Ashley Julka. CLICK HERE
National 2006 Ag Day Essay Winner Honored
Growing Our EnergyKANSAS CITY, Mo. — DuPont Crop Protection and the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) are pleased to announce the national 2006 Ag Day Essay Contest winner, Ashley Julka. CLICK HERE
Farm to Cafeteria needs your help -
Write a letter to your senator to help bring farm fresh food to local schools. Click here for more!
Macaroni and Cheese gets more nutritional
Because so many parents cannot resist the convenience of boxed macaroni and cheese when it comes to feeding their kids... CLICK HERE FOR MORE
National Agriculture Day - March 20, 2006
Celebrate agriculture this year - March 20 is National Ag Day. CLICK HERE to learn more!
March is National Nutrition Month
Check out these great Nutrition resources to make March the Greatest Nutrition month of all- Here is some info all about nutrition, agriculture, education and more.
Horizon Organics - Tasty treats to be had!
Getting through the first week of better eating habits
Ask a certified nutritionist and get the facts!
Celebrate Agriculture with a lesson plan - Click HERE
National Ag Day is March 20, 2006. Celebrate!
Horizon Organics - Tasty treats to be had!
Getting through the first week of better eating habits
Ask a certified nutritionist and get the facts!
Celebrate Agriculture with a lesson plan - Click HERE
National Ag Day is March 20, 2006. Celebrate!
Farm to Cafeteria
Contact these guys to help support the Farm to Cafeteria program. This is way cool! The federal appropriations cycle is upon us, and the policy staff at the
Community Food Security Coalition is once again working to get funding for
the Farm to Cafeteria program (Section 122 of the 2004 Child Nutrition
Reauthorization Act). These one-time grants would cover the start-up costs...
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Community Food Security Coalition
110 Maryland Ave. NE Suite 307
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202.543.8602
Email: Steph@foodsecurity.org
www.FoodSecurity.org
Community Food Security Coalition is once again working to get funding for
the Farm to Cafeteria program (Section 122 of the 2004 Child Nutrition
Reauthorization Act). These one-time grants would cover the start-up costs...
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Community Food Security Coalition
110 Maryland Ave. NE Suite 307
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202.543.8602
Email: Steph@foodsecurity.org
www.FoodSecurity.org
Vote "NO" on House Of Reprepresentatives BIll H.R. 4167
Vote "NO" on House Of Reprepresentatives BIll H.R. 4167 --
The House of Representatives will vote this week on a controversial "national food uniformity" labeling law that will take away local government and states' power to require food safety food labels such as those required in California and other states on foods or beverages that are likely to cause cancer, birth defects, allergic reactions, or mercury poisoning....
Click Here for MORE.
The House of Representatives will vote this week on a controversial "national food uniformity" labeling law that will take away local government and states' power to require food safety food labels such as those required in California and other states on foods or beverages that are likely to cause cancer, birth defects, allergic reactions, or mercury poisoning....
Click Here for MORE.
Restless leg syndrome associated with Pesticides?
Farmgirl was just diagnosed with RLS, probably as a result of her multiple sclerosis. There was interesting comments online about a possible correlation between pesticides and the exasperation of RLS. Have you heard of this? CLICK HERE for more info...
Fainting Goats
Often called "fainting goats", the Myotonic Goat is good for a laugh, in addition to being a nutritional source of protein! Click Here to see the video and a giggle or two.
Farm visitors
One of our many Farm visitors...Even squirrels need to watch what they eat. You can help them out by making nut balls and suets. CLICK HERE for the recipe...
Farm to School Workshop
Hello Farm to School Enthusiast,
The Riverside Unified School District and the Center for Food & Justice at Occidental College are hosting a Farm to School Workshop on February 15, 2006 from 9am-2pm in Riverside, CA. The workshop is an opportunity for school food service staff, teachers, parents, and community members to learn about farm to school and gather information and resources about how to implement a farm to school program in their own school or district. More information about the workshop can be found online: http://www.farmtoschool.org/ca/upcoming.htm
For additional questions or registration information please contact Moira Beery at the Center for Food & Justice, (323) 341-5099 or beery@oxy.edu
Please forward this message on to friends or colleagues who may be interested in the workshop.
Thank you,
-Moira Beery
CA Farm to School Program Coordinator
Center for Food & Justice
Urban & Environmental Policy Institute
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA
The Riverside Unified School District and the Center for Food & Justice at Occidental College are hosting a Farm to School Workshop on February 15, 2006 from 9am-2pm in Riverside, CA. The workshop is an opportunity for school food service staff, teachers, parents, and community members to learn about farm to school and gather information and resources about how to implement a farm to school program in their own school or district. More information about the workshop can be found online: http://www.farmtoschool.org/ca/upcoming.htm
For additional questions or registration information please contact Moira Beery at the Center for Food & Justice, (323) 341-5099 or beery@oxy.edu
Please forward this message on to friends or colleagues who may be interested in the workshop.
Thank you,
-Moira Beery
CA Farm to School Program Coordinator
Center for Food & Justice
Urban & Environmental Policy Institute
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA
Happy New Year
Wow! This has been a busy year - from helping to promote National Agriculture Day to lobbying for Farm to School in California; from Blogs to newsletters, we have been growing. Thank you for all of your help and support. Your emails and ideas have been very much appreciated.
Thank you and Happy New Year! Keep the comments coming...
xo,
Farmgirl
Thank you and Happy New Year! Keep the comments coming...
xo,
Farmgirl
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