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Canning Basics II: Low Acid Canning (online)

May 21, 2025

Join us in this second class in the series focused on low acid canning.

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Funky Cabbage: Sauerkraut and Kimchi (online)

Mar 27, 2025

Join us to learn about the basics of making sauerkraut and kimchi. You’ll learn about what you need to make these funky fermented foods, what to do if you find mold, and how to preserve them. Register to receive the link

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Qualitative study shows reusable serviceware in school cafeterias were widely accepted across the school community

July 14, 2025

By Danielle Lee, KC Fiedler, Celeste Felix

A new qualitative study in the Journal of Child Nutrition & Management found that reusable serviceware—like trays, cutlery, and bulk condiment dispensers—were widely accepted in a California school district pilot program. Students successfully advocated for reducing single-use items, prompting…

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Ditching disposables: A school district’s journey to reducing waste in cafeterias

June 5, 2025

By Celeste Felix, Danielle Lee

Most schools in the U.S., including the Fremont Unified School District, or FUSD, serve lunch on disposable trays with a plastic spork kit containing a spork, straw, and paper napkin. These single-use items present two main issues. First, they may contain harmful PFAS chemicals, also known as per- and…

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Lorrene Ritchie presents on WIC and school meals research at 2025 International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity conference in Auckland

June 4, 2025

By Danielle Lee

Nutrition Policy Institute director and cooperative extension specialist, Lorrene Ritchie, will be attending and presenting at the seventh annual International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity annual conference in Auckland, New Zealand, June 11-14, 2025. The theme of the conference is …

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Ditching Disposables: A School District’s Journey to Reducing Waste

May 9, 2025

Table of ContentsThe Problem With DisposablesThe Reusable SolutionThe JourneyAbout Fremont Unified School DistrictHarnessing the Power of StudentsRecognizing the Right TimeCreating PartnershipsBuilding District SupportKicking Off the ProgramSuccesses and ChallengesLessons LearnedContact InformationThe…

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Wold-class deep tech facilities. Conceptual drawing of the floor plan with greenhouses, weland core labs, vertical farm, events, experiental kitchen, incubator and bio manufacture.

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UC ANR receives nearly $1 million to spur innovation, economic growth in Capital Region

April 3, 2025

By Hanif R Houston

UC ANR Innovate, the innovation arm of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, has received a significant grant award through the California Jobs First initiative to establish The Plant, a facility designed to support agrifood innovation and sustainable agriculture in the Sacramento…

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Central Sierra: El Dorado County | Master Gardener | Sustainable Gardening Presentations

Homegrown Habitat PresentationGardening in a Changing Climate Presentation Raising Backyard Chickens Backyard Composting Basics (2017) Resource List Gardening for the Future Gardening for the Future Presentation Bringing Birds into the Garden Handout (2020) Bringing Birds into the Garden Presentatio...

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Best of Science Letters

The Nutrition Policy Institute's mission is to conduct and translate policy-relevant research to transform environments for healthy children, families and communities. While federal agencies must solicit input via public comment periods, Best of Science Letters may be used to translate the evidence base to…

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Our Impact

NPI's research provides influential evidence that shapes federal, state and local nutrition programs. Since 2014, NPI has contributed to several program and policy wins! Read about our impact!

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