Summer Cookouts and Food Safety
July 02, 2018
The heat is here in full force, and the 4th of July holiday will be here before you know it! This time of year is perfect for cookouts and picnics with friends and family, but it also generally sees an increase in foodborne illnesses. It doesn’t have to though!
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Farmers Markets - More Than Just Fresh, Local Produce
August 21, 2017
In many areas kids have already gone back to school, and Labor Day is just around the corner, signaling the unofficial end of summer. Even though it may feel like summer is ending, the wonderful fresh produce and other food products available at farmers markets across the country are still going strong. A quick stop by a local farmers market will show an abundance of green beans, tomatoes, beets, cucumbers, many different types of squash, peaches, apples, grapes, watermelons and much more!
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National Farmers Market Week
August 07, 2017
It’s National Farmers Market Week! I have to admit, summer is not necessarily my favorite season – I’m a fan of the cooler temperatures and colors of fall – but one of my favorite things about summer has to be the abundance of farmers markets and fresh products.
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