UCANR Blogs
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Supporting farmers markets in the time of COVID-19
When California issued a statewide stay-at-home order to slow the spread of COVID-19 earlier this spring, a handful of essential services were exempted from the order. Along with grocery stores and agricultural operations, farmers markets were...
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Home schooling during the stay at home order: Kids in the kitchen
Most people are home a lot more right now. That can mean more time spent on meal preparation for ourselves and our families. Luckily, cooking at home is a great way to save money and eat healthier. If you are feeling pressed for time, ask your kids for...
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UC Master Gardeners donate tomato plants to students in May
To plant the seed of healthful eating among youngsters, UC Cooperative Extension is giving away vegetable plants to Oakland families with school children. On Thursday, May 7, CalFresh Healthy Living, UC staff will give tomato and...
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CalFresh Healthy Living, UC supports safe, healthy food access during the COVID-19 pandemic
Essential services provided by CalFresh Healthy Living, UC delivered over 270 pounds of school garden produce and help farmers markets that accept EBT/CalFresh stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Issue As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds...
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Creating family home cooking memories with love and gratitude
Growing up in a traditional Asian Indian household, home cooking was a part of the daily routine and a cultural practice. At the time, acquiring cooking knowledge and skills was an expectation and considered normal. When I moved to the United States, I...