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What Most People Don't Realize is Behind Their Thanksgiving Dinner

November 24, 2014 Carolyn Miller, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Connecticut

You can picture it now, can’t you? The familiar sounds of a parade or football game playing on the TV while little ones chase each other through the house. More friends and family members than you can ever remember in one place at the same time. And the aroma … those delightful smells that let you...

Conservation

Thanksgiving Is a Great Time to Start Reducing Food Waste with Friends & Family

November 24, 2014 Dr. Elise Golan, USDA Food Waste Challenge Team

Thanksgiving is a time to appreciate all that is good in our lives and to spend it in the company of friends and family while enjoying great food. It is also a time to reflect on the bounty of our food supply. Each year, as I put away the leftovers from my Thanksgiving dinner, I marvel at the...

Food and Nutrition

Circle of Nations School Promotes Healthier Lifestyles for Their Children

November 24, 2014 Anjali Budhiraja, Public Affairs Specialist, FNS’ Mountain Plains Region

In November, USDA pays tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans by observing Native American Heritage Month. Today, an important part of Native American culture includes working towards a healthier lifestyle for Native American people. The following guest blog demonstrates the...

Food and Nutrition Initiatives