Nutrition from the Farm to Your Table
 

What’s for Dinner (or Breakfast or Lunch)?
Use the Recipe Finder to Vary How Fruits and Vegetables are Used in Your Meals.
	Squash. Okra. Corn. Bell Peppers. Other Fruits and Vegetables. You love them, you have an abundance, and you need some ideas on how to use them in different ways. Use the Recipe Finder to find ways to prepare your farm and garden bounty.

Your Garden, Your Produce, Your Menus
Use the MyPyramid Menus Planner to take advantage of all the “Colors” of the MyPyramid food guide.
	You have apples, blueberries, raspberries, and bananas. You just brought in some cabbage, carrots, and white potatoes. Then, let’s not forget the yellow tomatoes and herbs. Use the MyPyramid Menu Planner as an “assistant” to help grow a healthier you and healthier family.

Find a Farmers Market
Use the Farmers Market Search tool to find current listings of farmers markets throughout the United States.
	Farmers markets allow consumers to have access to locally grown, farm-fresh produce, and enables farmers the opportunity to develop a personal relationship with their customers. You can search the database to find one of the 4,800 farmers market in the United States.

From Garden to Plate, Safety Matters
Use safe practices to keep foods wholesome for you and your family.
	When food is grown, processed, and prepared safely, everyone benefits. A host of Federal agencies share the responsibility for food safety. Food safety is key to delivering wholesome food to the plate. Use FoodSafety.gov as your gateway to information about safe food handling practices.

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Last Modified: October 09, 2009 04:04 PM