Local Virginia apples are something special to anyone that eats them, as well as the pride of the farmers of Rappahannock County, Virginia. On a spectacular fall Saturday afternoon I drove from Washington, DC down to Rappahannock, Virginia to join a few friends for a weekend get-away at the home of a good friend. The sun was shining on... Read more
Eating more fruits and vegetables has been a priority goal of the nutrition and agriculture community for many years. But unfortunately, it has been hard to get meaningful support in the media, the marketplace and in government programs. Now, in several positive ways, this goal to increase consumption of fruits and veggies is getting a much... Read more
The movement to buy local, healthy food is spreading across the country and gaining momentum - and that is a very good thing. It is driven by several factors - one, the taste of fresh, local food is just so much better than food that has traveled far. Two, it often costs less because it is seasonally produced and the food is generally... Read more
The connection between food and health is a very strong one. For people with diabetes, it is particularly strong because food directly affects blood glucose. Medical advancements have been made in recent years to help people with diabetes choose the right foods to keep them healthy, but for many, it is still a challenge. To make good food... Read more
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