In Ohio, locally sourced food is just minutes away
From our Dinner Guests Hank and Joli Fichter: "Having sources of locally produced food has changed the way we live... The resources are most likely within miles or minutes of your home."
Penn State student explores global food practices
Penn State Ag Sciences student, Emily Seiger, spent three weeks in Bangladesh conducting research related to food safety and hygiene practices.
Cost of a summer cookout down slightly from 2022
Celebrating the 4th of July with a cookout will cost significantly more than two years ago, although prices have fallen slightly from record highs in 2022.
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.
USDA: Add these food safety items to back-to-school shopping list
On your next back-to-school shopping trip, make sure to include food safety items on your shopping list to keep school lunches safe.
Decline in measles vaccination is causing a global resurgence
The United States and other countries that had eliminated the disease are experiencing outbreaks of measles because of declines in measles vaccine coverage.
Ask Jen about her dad’s peanut butter sandwich
There isn't a question I will be answering this week, rather, a personal culinary adventure. And I say this with a smile on my face, a hint of an eye-roll and a ton of love in my heart.
The language of love and table talk
From our Dinner Guest, Jennifer Kiko: "Time time spent at the table may change the course of someone’s life in ways we can’t even imagine."
Here’s the scoop on smoothies
There are dozens of combinations of ingredients that can make great smoothies!
Southern Ohio FFA’ers addressing local hunger needs
Zane Trace FFA members are helping address local hunger needs, putting what they are learning in the classroom to work in their school and community.

























