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Weather helped most local crops
Harold Golomb’s tomatoes did well, but his lettuce crop struggled during this summer’s strings of over-80-degree days and scarcity of rain.
Federal dollars help Heartland schools fight obesity
The fight against childhood obesity in the Heartland gets a boost from the federal government. Recently several schools received funds to teach students healthy eating habits.
University of Guelph plant researcher aims to extend local peach season by month
Extending Canada’s fresh peach growing season will mean better returns for growers and an added opportunity for consumers to enjoy the local fruit longer.
It's apple-picking time: Crop is ready at area pick-your-own orchards
The harvest is coming and the season's first pecks of apples are ripe for picking.
Daily Q&A: How big of a concern is the Oriental fruit fly recently found in Pinellas County?
By Ivan Penn, Times Staff Writer Thursday, September 2, 2010 How much of a concern is the Oriental fruit fly found recently in Pinellas County? The state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said in a statement about the Oriental fruit fly that it "is considered one of the most serious of the world's fruit fly pests due to its potential economic harm. It attacks more than 100 ...
It’s in the bag
Tips on packing the most nutrition into your kid’s lunch
Area awaits arrival of Hurricane Earl
Safety officials across the Milford and MetroWest regions are keeping their eyes to the sky this week as Hurricane Earl begins its move up the eastern seaboard.
New food ideas add novelty to apples-and-honey custom
What flavor is your Jewish New Year? For most, Rosh Hashanah begins with apples dipped in honey, eaten to ensure a sweet new year. Over time this combination has become a ritual comfort food.
Let Your Taste Buds Dance: New SweeTango(R) Apples Available Nationally
The Sensational Fruit That Captivated Apple Lovers in Limited Release Will Be Widely Available at Select Grocers, Farm Markets and Online
Jim Delany goes in-depth on Big Ten division alignment
When the Big Ten divisions were announced Wednesday night, Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany repeated that they were based on competitive equality. But what were the guiding principles? "We thought that (1993) was year to begin," he said. "We basically determined we had a number of clusters develop. We felt that Nebraska, Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State were in one group. We thought they ...
FSA Disaster Program Eligibility Requirements and Approaching Deadlines
Forage, winter wheat, and barley producers interested in participating in FSA’s Non-insured Crop Disaster Program or crop insurance in 2011 have until September 30, 2010 to ensure that they meet the necessary requirements.
Open meeting to discuss Lowick community orchard plan
An open meeting is to be held in Lowick Village Hall next Tuesday about the creation of a community orchard.
NYT: Designers, pundits rate Oval Office redo
NYT: Ho-hum Oval Office? Arianna Huffington, Ann Coulter and top designers react to the makeover unveiled this week. New York Times - Huffington Post - Politics - Ann Coulter - People
Rosh Hashana traditions, with twists
The Jewish New Year meal is built on Talmudic guidance and symbolism. But there are different ways of incorporating the foodstuffs. The Jewish New Year meal is built on Talmudic guidance and symbolism. But there are different ways of incorporating the foodstuffs.
From Self Magazine: 5 Common Fattening Flubs
When you’re trying to eat healthy and drop a few pounds, these tricks seem smart but actually tend to cause gains. From the experts at SELF, here’s how to really correct 5 common fattening flubs. Fattening flub: Eating a variety... Fonts - Sport - Social Sciences - Linguistics - Languages
School lunches, Sept. 6-10
Published: Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 10:46 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 10:46 a.m. Monday — No School. Labor Day. Tuesday — Breakfast: Little smokies or fish sticks, macaroni and cheese, steamed broccoli, banana.
My Gym Promotes Healthy Eating to Fuel Children's Fitness
SHERMAN OAKS, CA--(Marketwire - 09/02/10) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is kicking off their new healthy eating campaign by declaring September to be "National Fruits and Veggies -- More Matters" month. "This new health initiative from the CDC is great news for children and adults," says Matt Hendison, Chief Marketing Officer of My Gym Children's Fitness Center ...
Fall Arts Preview: A bounty of arts around MetroWest
Like the green flag at NASCAR, Labor Day signals the start of a new season of arts and cultural events after the dog days of a hot, sultry summer. Across MetroWest this fall, museums and cultural organizations will be offering new exhibits and exciting performers to attract regular and new visitors.
Both Sides Now
Aiden Lugo started her modeling career behind the camera, always interested in taking pictures. “I got into it when I first started watching my mom,” she said. “During my childhood my mom was obsessed with cameras; that was my motivation to pick up a camera and start taking pictures.
Prof Aims to Break Dependency on Imported Fruit
Peach season is in full swing, and fresh fruit is in demand in Ontario. But many of the fruits sold in the province are imported. A University of Guelph researcher is trying to change that by creating peaches that are more tolerant of colder conditions. Prof. Jay Subramanian of the Department of Plant Agriculture is developing a series of peach varieties that he hopes will allow Ontario to ...
LEPS takes lead on summer harvest
The Langley Advance Community Harvest is now in full swing, and volunteers are working hard.
Fruit Of Knowledge: Apple Genome Sequenced
Apples have contributed to the 'tree of knowledge' by having their genetic code sequenced.
One big happy family
One big happy family, most of the time, are brothers, John, Mark, Matthew, Daniel and David; mom Heather Peters, Andrew and Ethan. Missing from photo is dad, Gerret Peters.
Fruits, veggies focus of grant
There were hundreds of apples at Albert Harris Elementary School this week, and they weren’t carried in by students intent on impressing their teachers.
Modern Homesteading: Families Seek Simple Lifestyles
PHILADELPHIA — On this hot summer morning in suburban Collegeville, Pa., the Fraser children bounce out of bed and race downstairs. They’re not running for the TV — they don’t have one.
Tours offer apples right off the tree
Festival attendees can pick an apple from a vendor's basket or straight off the tree during the North Carolina Apple Festival.
Two Farms That Supply Local Greenmarkets Reap Inspection Violations
Buying local from a greenmarket is a summer tradition many New Yorkers enjoy, but the heat has being turned on providers of baked goods from two upstate farms.
Snack Time!
Dealing with kids and the munchies at Disney parks. The Parenting Panel shares their snacking strategies, (and indulgences!)
The Audacity of Taupe
THE Oval Office has been tweaked, in a makeover orchestrated by the California decorator Michael Smith. In response, television audiences and the blogosphere seemed to produce a collective yawn: too brown, too dowdy, too ho hum, they pronounced as one.
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