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The 2019 Annual Report for the Central Sierra CalFresh Healthy Living, UC program is now available.

Visit these links for a round-up of recent nutrition news, information, and events. Note that any particular research finding is only one part of a large and complicated picture of a healthy diet.

This time of year, when fewer fresh fruits and vegetables are available, eating dry beans is a good way to add variety to a winter diet. In addition to the common pinto, black, and kidney beans, dozens of types of heirloom beans are available in all different colors and sizes.

Get ready to contribute your iNaturalist observation skills to your local community organizations to help collect data for science! The 2020 City Nature Challenge is April 24-27.

The month of January is a good time to eat winter squash, which come in different shapes, sizes, colors and flavors. Some of the most common types of winter squash include butternut squash, acorn squash and pumpkins, although there are many other varieties available.

Visit these links for a round-up of nutrition news, information, and events from the past month. Note that any particular research finding is only one part of a large and complicated picture of a healthy diet.

The holidays are a wonderful time for sharing good food with friends and family. Too much of a good thing, though, can add up quickly over the course of the holiday season.

CalFresh Healthy Living-UC and UC 4-H have partnered in Amador County to provide youth development opportunities for teens at Independence High School and garden-enhanced nutrition education for 3rd grade students at Jackson Elementary School.

Expanding its expertise in water, soil, pest management, forestry and small farms, five new academics and a county director have joined the ranks of UC Cooperative Extension.