Partnering to Build Capacity and Improve Health Outcomes in a Native American Community

Jan 04, 2022 Building partnerships and fostering community engagement practices is an essential component of CalFresh Healthy Living (SNAP-Ed in California). These practices support local sustainable activities.

A School Garden Flourishes in Rural Nevada

Jan 04, 2022 Children living in Pahrump, Nevada learn more about the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables by building their own school garden.

Adapting Garden Leadership Trainings to a Virtual Setting

Feb 15, 2022 Community Gardens serve as a tool to improve food insecurity and provide nutrition education. They also strengthen community relationships! These communal spaces have been especially important during the COVID pandemic. They allow an opportunity for connection and provide an activity that can be meditative and restorative.

Creating A More Accessible Community Health Hub

Feb 23, 2022 Shreveport residents with disabilities now have greater access to fresh produce, preventive healthcare, physical activity, and community involvement. This is thanks to accessibility improvements made at a local community health hub. All residents can now learn how to make healthful lifestyle choices while receiving free health screenings and building meaningful connections with their neighbors.

The Great Potato Harvest 2021

Feb 23, 2022 Baked, boil, mashed, grilled, roasted…oh, there are so many ways to enjoy potatoes! In the fall of 2021, freshly dug potatoes at the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) were harvested and sent to food pantries across the state.

Massachusetts SNAP-Ed Provides Education and Local Foods for Participants 

May 04, 2022 Massachusetts SNAP-Ed families enjoyed growing, preparing, and eating fresh, local vegetables, fruits, and herbs in 2021, with the help of SNAP-Ed implementing agencies and their partners.

Nebraska Community Gardens Increase Nutrition Security Through Access to Local Produce and Nutrition Education 

Jun 17, 2022 Growing Together Nebraska (GTN) is a community garden project that increases food security and promotes healthy food access for families and individuals. This project engages active Extension Master Gardeners Volunteers (EMGV), local community organizations, and volunteers to build and manage gardens to improve access to affordable, nutritious, and safe foods.

Kentucky SNAP-Ed Helps with Shepherd’s Shelter Victory Garden

Oct 07, 2022 When the pandemic hit in 2020 the Governor challenged the Kentucky Extension and Nutrition Education Program to help promote Victory Gardens in Kentucky. Victory Gardens were started during the World Wars to help decrease the effect of food rations and increase fresh food supply.

Food to Grow: Growing a Healthy Future in Hawaii

Apr 18, 2023 More and more people in Hawaii are growing food at home! The University of Hawaii (UH) SNAP-Ed’s Food to Grow (FTG) program is helping. We partner with community agencies to distribute vegetable seedlings, growing instructions, and other resources to community members.