Nutrition is for Everyone - Oklahoma

10/14/2024

Healthy, spooky Halloween snack tray!

You've got to make this spook-tacular snack tray for your Halloween party or just a fun lunch at home with your kids or grandkids! It's a fun project and even if (when) you eat the

07/16/2024

Yes, watermelon is good for you! Eating cold watermelon in the hot weather is a great way to keep cool and help hydrate your body.

Curious about the nutritional value of watermelon? Don’t underestimate the health benefits of this vibrant fruit.

06/19/2024

Healthy recipes to celebrate Juneteenth!

Celebrate the June 19 holiday with these healthy Juneteenth recipes, which include grilled chicken BBQ, jerk shrimp and crowd-pleasing side dishes.

02/29/2024

Easy and healthy winter soups to fill you up!

These easy and delicious three-step soup recipes are packed full of seasonal vegetables like carrots, kale and potatoes to help you stay warm and comfy at dinnertime.

02/20/2024

We are getting closer to one of the best Ag events of the year, and we are just thrilled and honored to be on the panel for the "Power of a Farm Hub" session. We hope you join us if this is something you can learn from! See you there!

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For the tenth year, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry in partnership with the ONIE Project will be hosting an educational packed summit for local ag. The Oklahoma Local Agriculture Summit, formerly called the Oklahoma Farmers Market and Agritourism Conference, is taking place February 28 - March 1st at the Edmond Conference Center. The summit’s focus is to continue the momentum for local food in Oklahoma. By providing a summit that strengthens local food systems, farmers markets, and agritourism sites through resources, education, and networking opportunities.

February 28 will kick off the summit with in-depth workshops, including marketing workshops, hands-on growing demonstrations, business development consulting, and industry meetings. Wednesday's lunch will be provided by Langston University. On February 29, over 20 breakout sessions will be provided covering topics for growers, market managers, agritourism sites, and support organizations. With a keynote lunch featuring Courtenay DeHoff sharing about Storytelling in Agriculture: Develop a Voice That Shifts Narratives. On March 1st, participants can choose to attend one bus tour showcasing 4 agritourism sites or an Innovative Farm Tour, where we will visit 4 innovative farms in Central Oklahoma.

Registration is required for all events. Lunch is included on February 29.

01/18/2024

The Center for Learning and Leadership (CLL) has updated its most popular publication, Guide to Community Services in Oklahoma. The Guide provides detailed information and resources for individuals with disabilities and their families across the lifespan. In addition to updates to the publication, we have new videos in both English and Spanish, which will walk you through The Guide. Check out the videos below and the Guide to Community Services!

Community Guide Video in English:
https://youtu.be/QBHhEglGpaQ

12/14/2023

Christmas is coming-- have kids help you make this cute veggie house instead of gingerbread!

  Veggie Gingerbread House Looking for a fun way to use veggies to make a holiday creation? Make your very own Veggie Gingerbread House! This veggie holiday house was a delicious and healthy end product & definitely got us to eat our veggies for the day! 1 Bag of Cauliflower

11/27/2023

Potatoes have a bad rap due to their carb content. Learn why they're nutritious, and get recipes for adding potatoes to a healthy diet.

07/26/2023

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