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How One School in Georgia Handles The Most Important Meal of the Day

December 19, 2011 Dr. Janey Thornton, Deputy Under Secretary USDA FNCS

Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I have to agree especially when it comes to children. Starting the day with a healthy breakfast helps keep kids alert and focused on learning rather than lunch. But not every child eats a nutritious breakfast at home. In fact, even though 32...

Food and Nutrition

Giving Citrus this Holiday Season? Four Things You Need to Know

December 19, 2011 Lawrence Hawkins, APHIS Public Affairs Specialist, Sacramento, CA

If you are looking to give a thoughtful, healthy gift this holiday season, citrus is the way to go. But beware of infected citrus fruit and plants, especially if you plan to buy citrus online. Before you give citrus, here are four things you should know:

Animals Plants

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Our Favorite Social Media Moments from 2011

December 19, 2011 Amanda Eamich, Director of Web Communications and Rebecca Frank, New Media Content Specialist

As 2011 draws to an end, this is a time where we begin to look back on things we learned or achieved, and to make resolutions for the year ahead. We wanted to take the end of 2011 to look back on the wide range of social media activities that we had the pleasure of planning, executing and watching...

Technology

Rediscovering Our Roots in December

December 19, 2011 Bruce Summers, Associate Deputy Administrator, AMS Fruit & Vegetable Programs Fresh Products Division

During December, we often fill our plates with holiday treats. Traditional foods like ham, turkey, latkes or brisket are often the star of our meals, but there is still plenty of room on your plate to celebrate root vegetable month.

Food and Nutrition