Monday's agriculture website - Eat Right

Did you know March is National Nutrition month? Head on over to Eat Right, a website presented by the American Dietetic Association. The first National Nutrition Week campaign was
launched in 1973 featuring the theme “Invest in Yourself—Buy Nutrition.” From the beginning, National Nutrition Week was enthusiastically embraced by American Dietetic Association (ADA) members as an opportunity to promote the profession as well as to serve as a vehicle for delivering nutrition education messages to the public. The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The website provides resources to fight childhood obesity, help people with weight loss, and gives food safety and handling tips.

Monday's agriculture website of interest: DAIRY MAX

Today's agricultural website of interest to share with readers is Dairy MAX. Dairy MAX is a non-profit organization affiliated with the National Dairy Council and funded by the dairy farming families in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and southwest Kansas. The team of dedicated professionals is devoted to the promotion of dairy’s lifelong health benefits and enjoyment of nutrient-rich foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt as supported by the US dietary guidelines. Dairy MAX provides timely, research-based nutrition information to the media, health professionals, schools, educators, consumers and others committed to fostering a healthier society. For over 35 years, the organization has supported the demand for dairy foods via strategic partnerships and programs while proudly representing the dairy farming industry’s positive image.

Monday's agriculture website of interest: LOCAL HARVEST

For those interested in visiting local food outlets, today's agricultural website of interest, Local Harvest, lists farmers' markets across the country. Local Harvest promotes organic and local food. It maintains a directory of farms, farmers markets, and other local food sources. The site also encourages people to establish direct contact with farms in their local area.