Did you know strawberries are the only fruit with their seeds on the outside of their skin? Did you know strawberries are in high in Vitamin C and can be a delicious way to meet your dietary goals of getting plenty of servings of fresh fruits and vegetables? Did you know strawberries are grown in every single state and that we have a large commercial strawberry operation in Etowah County, Norris Farms?
Our team from the Etowah County Extension Office including Ashley Lawrence, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program educator; Eric Schavey, Commercial Horticulture Regional Extension Agent; and Karen Howle-Hurst, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education Educator were excited to share all this information and more during Strawberry Day last week at the 5th Street Market.
April 15, 2021
Thousands of nutrition and public health professionals across the globe have expanded their skills and knowledge base thanks to free or low-cost, online continuing education courses developed by faculty in the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS).
Two separate courses – one about infant and young child feeding for a global audience, and another about policy, systems and environmental (PSE) approaches to improving nutrition in the U.S. – address critical topics including undernutrition, maternal and child health, and childhood obesity.
“These online courses are an efficient and effective way to deliver training,” said Christina Stark, a retired senior extension associate in DNS who had a key role in the development of both courses. “The goal has always been to provide nutrition practitioners with the knowledge and skills they need to build their capacity to work with the public.”
Spring means
Vic and Mary Priapi have launched one to begin May 4 at
Priapi Gardens on Augustine Herman Highway in Cecilton.
Producers are welcome to participate for $5 a table every Thursday from 3 until 6 p.m. Vic said heâd like to have a good mix of produce so customers have variety. He adds this is not a flea market, but rather a place for growers and producers of local foods can shine and thrive.
Call 410-275-9438 for details or to sign up.
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American Farm Bureau Federation and
Farm Journal Foundation finds that stagnated efforts at funding agriculture research and development is threatening the vitality of food systems in this country.
Nutrition security has taken center stage during the pandemic. While many families struggle to put healthy food on the table, it’s important for communities to have resources to help feed
Angie Abbott
Angie Abbott, assistant dean of Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) and associate director for Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences, aims to help Hoosiers thrive. A registered dietitian, Abbott started her career at Purdue Extension HHS with the goal of improving diet quality and well-being across the state of Indiana. Now, she leads the Purdue Extension HHS initiative. In doing so, Abbott seeks to continue to develop and improve educational programs across all Purdue Extension HHS areas, from nutrition and health to family and money.
Abbott holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from Ball State University as well as a doctoral degree in education leadership from Creighton University. She has received multiple awards for her work, including the Member Media Award from the Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as the 2018-2019 William (Bill) Bock Outstanding Alumnus Award from Ball State.