Category Archives: Children

Did you Know Dairy………

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      I had the privilege of spending the last two days at a training presented by the Midwest Dairy Association. I was surrounded by extremely professional, passionate individuals who were dedicated to getting the message out about the benefits of dairy products. I met dietitians and farm families, all of which knew the importance of dairy consumption. I have always been a firm believer in the power of dairy, and it shows when I go to the grocery store every week.
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Gearing Up for Gardening

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  It’s snowing outside, 18 degrees with a wind chill that makes it feel even colder.  Why am I talking about gardening-right?  This is the PERFECT time to start planning your spring garden!  Get your children involved too! Gardening with children can have so many benefits.  They learn where their food comes from.  When asked where their food really comes from, many children state “the grocery store!”  Watching plants grow and tending to them from seed
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Enjoying the Benefits of Family Dining

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I’m Amanda and I am a dietetic intern from The University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I have been interning here at the Douglas-Sarpy County Extension Office for the past two weeks. Over these past two weeks I have learned a lot about extension and the many, many programs they do; it has been a fantastic and fun experience. I have been very thankful that my parents are from Omaha because they let me stay at their house with them, my older brother,
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