What we’re reading: 10/21
This week we're reading about a floating greenhouse that produces 1,200 plants per month, the release of Lucky Charms with just the marshmallows, an update on the status of carbs and more.
How to recognize and respond to signs of heat exhaustion, heat stroke
Learning to recognize and respond to the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke can mean the difference between life and death.
Are you getting enough Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is Fundamental to Promotion of Good Health and Prevention of Conditions says MU Extension Specialist
Packing lunches the right way
Use these simple, healthy lunch-packing tips to avoid foodborne illness this school year.
When to plant fruit and vegetable seeds outdoors
Find out when to start seeds outdoors for common garden fruit and vegetable varieties.
Craft a charcuterie board
Those interested in learning how to create a charcuterie board are invited to take part in a Penn State Extension webinar planned for 6-7 p.m. June 30.
USDA, FDA outline plan for meat from cultured cells
The USDA and the FDA will jointly oversee the production of human food products derived from the cells of livestock and poultry.
Spring is a great time to add more fresh spinach to your diet
Spinach is in harvest right now, making this a great time to add this vitamin- and mineral-packed plant into your diet.
Cost of Thanksgiving dinner falls to $4.89 per person
The average cost of this year’s Thanksgiving dinner for 10 is $48.90 — a 22-cent decrease from last year’s average of $49.12.
Not all foods fit for humans are fit for dogs
If you've recently adopted a dog, you might be wondering which human foods are bad for them. Find which foods can be dangerous and how they can affect dogs.
