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The New Child Nutrition Act – Will 6 cents make a difference?

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Hemi Weingarten

On Thursday afternoon, Congress passed the “Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act”. This happens once every 5 years, when the government reviews and re-approves the Child Nutrition Act. The law provides federal funding for feeding millions of schoolchildren lunch and sometimes … Continue reading →

Backyard Veggies for Fun and Profit (The Farmer’s Garden Story)

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Guest Contributor

This is a guest post by Maureen Farmer. Five years ago, I tried vegetable gardening in one 3 by 6 raised bed to save money, eat healthier and become more self-sufficient. I was so thrilled with the outcome that … Continue reading →