October is National Farm to School Month. All month long, we can celebrate the amazing farms and farmers across Massachusetts that provide delicious, healthy produce for our local schools. In New England, October is the perfect time for this celebration.…
September is Food Safety Education Month, which is a great time to remember some important food safety tips. Among everyone’s busy schedules, sometimes food safety is forgotten. However, maintaining a safe and clean kitchen can keep you and your family…
September is here and with it comes a new school year. Students across Massachusetts have returned or are returning to school. Colleges and universities have kicked off their semesters. High schools, middle schools, and elementary schools all have classrooms ready…
Welcome back! We are excited to share an activity perfect for the end of summer that also makes for a great family and/or friend day trip. Try visiting a pick-your-own farm to enjoy the variety of fruit available in Massachusetts…
A new baby opens the world to many new adventures, some of which can be both exciting and scary. Feeding a baby is one of those adventures. It is an honor to nourish new life, but it can also be…
Hey families! It’s Broc, the MA SNAP-Ed mascot here with another special blog for you. We have waited all year for the heat of summer to warm our faces. With kids out of school and full of energy, parents may…
Summer is the perfect time to wander through your local farmers’ market. However, amidst a busy season of life, it can be difficult to schedule grocery shopping in general, let alone a farmers’ market trip. The tips below can help…
Often the term “eating local” might spark images of expensive produce, hours of prep work in the kitchen, and an overall headache of trying to figure out what “local” even means. As busy people with tight budgets, it may not…
Every June, we have the opportunity to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month. This celebration is relatively new in our country’s history—it was officially started in 2006. Despite its newness, it is very worth celebrating, especially in our state. Massachusetts has…
Spring has sprung! This season, try to grow a container garden! Whether it’s a single herb plant or a full-on nursery we can help. Read on for details but check out this previous gardening blog and this container gardening blog…