Category Archives: Education

Gardening is good for kids

July 13, 2010 jgerber123 Leave a comment

Taking part in gardening can make a child feel happy and boost their development, research suggests. A study of 1,300 teachers and 10 schools commissioned by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) found children in schools that encouraged gardening became more resilient, confident and lived healthier lives. Check this out here.

Growing market for ethnic vegetables at UMass

July 11, 2010 jgerber123 Leave a comment

Agriculture experts at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and elsewhere are teaching farmers to grow non-native vegetables that appeal to a growing market of African, Asian and Latin American immigrants. Read this story which appeared in the Washington Times here.

USDA launches online knowledge database

July 9, 2010 jgerber123

The USDA announced the launch of Ask the Expert, a knowledge-based search engine that optimizes customer experience while conserving taxpayer dollars. This intuitive tool relies on self-service to deliver reliable and relevant information 24/7, greatly reducing wait time and USDA resources associated with the previous system. For more, click here.