05/16/16 / Good Eating / Health & Safety / State Government /
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says that to prevent foodborne illnesses, picnic goers should clean, separate, cook and chill picnic food. To ward off mosquitoes, plant basil, lavender, rosemary, lemongrass and mint. Their natural oils and aromas deter mosquitoes. Tie fresh herbs in a bundle for a pretty, yet functional centerpiece or plant them around your patio area, VDACS suggests.
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04/26/16 / Good Eating / Health & Safety / Woodbridge /
In a series of four 2-hour classes starting April 28, participants can learn strategic ways to manage Type 2 diabetes. The program includes nutrition education, medication guidance and counseling on self-management. A Registered Dietitian, a Registered Nurse and retired Medical Doctor lead the program offered through Virginia Cooperative Extension.
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By E. BRUCE DAVIS Observer staff 04/17/16 / Agriculture / Good Eating / Nokesville /
Jim Gehlsen has initiated what he calls a “grow-op,” for customers who want to come to his Evergreen Acres farm in Nokesville once or twice a week and buy organic produce direct from the farmer. The grow-op idea grew out of many discussions he had with a woman whose diet is exclusively organic foods.
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FROM VIrginia Farm Bureau 04/14/16 / Agriculture / Federal Government / Good Eating / Health & Safety /
Any pesticide chemical residue found on samples of various foods tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture were below levels that could pose a safety risk, according to the 2014 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary.
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FROM Virginia Farm Bureau Federation 04/14/16 / Agriculture / Environment / Good Eating /
There’s risk every spring that a hard freeze will kill tender fruit blossoms, says the Virginia Farm Bureau. Virginia apple and peach growers are familiar with that risk. But growers across Virginia saw some losses from two hard freezes the week of April 3, including Jay Yankey, owner of Yankey Farms, a pick-your-own operation in Prince William County.
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03/13/16 / Education / Good Eating /
Here’s a chance March 15 to weigh in on new entrées, side dishes, and other food products and recipes your child may be offered for breakfast and lunch next school year. NOTE NEW DATE!
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03/13/16 / Education / Good Eating / Kids Konnection /
PWCS’s accomplishments and implementation of USDA guidelines and regulations for feeding school children will be recognized by Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon on a visit to Enterprise Elementary School on Tuesday, March 15.
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02/23/16 / Education / Good Eating / Money & Taxes /
Your tax dollars at work: Prince William County Schools announces that dinner is available at Gar-Field High School at no cost Monday through Thursday to students in after-school programs.
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