How to find blackberries, black raspberries and black dewberries
Learn how to find, identify and harvest black raspberries, black dewberries and blackberries throughout the summer.
Participate in Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month
USDA, EPA and FDA invite you to participate in Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month. Learn how you can join the effort to reduce food waste and loss.
How to entice picky eaters
Encourage the picky eaters in your life to try new foods with these seven tips.
Food safety and coronavirus
As of this time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is unaware of any instances suggesting that coronavirus, COVID-19, has been transmitted by foods.
Pre-cut melons tied to multistate salmonella outbreak
Earlier this week the CDC warned about a multistate outbreak of salmonella associated with pre-cut melons produced by a food distributor in Indianapolis.
Always use a thermometer to determine meat is done
Although many people use color as an indicator of doneness when grilling meats, to lessen your chance of foodborne illness use a meat thermometer.
There are many ways to pack waste-free lunches
There are several ways that you can pack waste-free lunches and save money in the process. Ohio State University Chow Line offers tips.
It’s better to have fruit than juice
Learn more about the health benefits of eating fruit v. drinking juice.
Wild foods to try this summer
Local foods are hot right now, and it doesn’t get more local than foraging food in your backyard or at a nearby park.
How long is too long for leftover turkey?
Learn to practice safe leftover storage for turkey and other Thanksgiving foods.
