USDA extends free meals for children waivers
The USDA announced the nationwide extension to allow all children to continue to receive nutritious meals this summer when schools are out of session.
Is it healthier to eat vegetables raw or cooked?
While most vegetables are better eaten raw, there are a few you could cook instead to gain more health benefits.
How to treat seasonal allergies with wild herbs
Wild herbs can be used to relieve sinus pressure and other allergy symptoms. Learn how to find, harvest and use them to combat your seasonal allergies.
How to enjoy ramp season without overharvesting
Ramps have become at risk of being over-harvested because of a spike in popularity. Learn how you can enjoy ramp season without overharvesting them.
Food programs focusing on those impacted by pandemic
The Voices for Food project has facilitated community gardens, renovated food pantries and launched food councils in four Ohio counties.
Cook at home: Use slow cooker and save money
One easy, budget-friendly way to save money, time, and energy on food at home is to prepare a hearty meal using a slow cooker.
A home gardener’s guide to crop rotation
Crop rotation helps replenish soil, improves yields and prevents pests and diseases in the home garden. Learn the basics of rotating crops by plant family.
Penn State plans Mediterranean meal webinar
Penn State Extension is hosting a virtual cooking class, Let's Cook at Home: Mediterranean webinar Feb. 11, 6-7 p.m.
Benefits of elderberries make work worth it
Julie Geiss weighs in on the new fad in immunity support — elderberry products — and the work it takes to harvest them.
How to get an early start on your vegetable garden
From purchasing seeds to starting seedlings and transplanting them outdoors, find all the information you need to improve yields in your vegetable garden.
