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Springtime is strawberry time, and April is when an abundance of the berries begins to appear at farmers' markets and grocery stores. To get the most out of strawberries, wash them shortly before serving and eat them within a few days, as ripe berries are very perishable once picked.

Visit these links for a round-up of recent health and nutrition news, information, and events. For general healthy eating information based on an expert analysis of nutrition research, visit ChooseMyPlate.gov . For individual questions, consult a registered dietitian or medical provider.

The CalFresh Healthy Living-UC program in the Central Sierra is currently offering the USDA nutrition education curriculum Serving Up MyPlate online to qualified school sites. This curriculum offers three sections for students in Grades 1-6.

When California was part of the Wild West, it took a certain amount of guesswork to move cattle from their home range to summer pastures while making sure sufficient forage was left behind to hold the cattle over till fall rainfall spurred new growth.

As Californians stay home to avoid the new coronavirus COVID-19, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is working differently to continue delivering research-based information to Californians across the state.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, you can help spread the word about Central Sierra resources to make sure everyone has enough to eat.

Master Gardener volunteer hours Given the tremendous impact COVID-19 is having on planned spring UC Master Gardener events and gardening activities across the state, program leadership has determined that all UC Master Gardener volunteers who choose to remain active and reappoint during the upcoming...

March is a great time to begin eating the many types of greenery that emerge in Springtime. Chard, often called Swiss chard or rainbow chard depending on the color of the plant stems, is a versatile ingredient to include in meals this month.

The CalFresh Healthy Living program is working hard to support Central Sierra communities and schools virtually during this time of social distancing. Explore the resources below for ideas to keep learning and stay active while at home.

Below is the latest Information from the CDC on Food Safety and COVID-19, as of 3/23/2020. More resources for food safety, food storage, and cooking are available on the Central Sierra COVID-19 Community Resources page.