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| Fall 2011 |
Advocacy in Action: Make Your Voice Heard • Legislative Update: WSFNC's priorities for the Special Session • News from the Farm: Harvest Festivals • Seasonal Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup |
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| Summer 2011 |
Come’n Join Us! – Hit Home Runs this September 9th (detailed conference information) • Legislative Update: Recap of the 2011 Legislative Session and Focusing on the Farm Bill, State Budget Summary of Food and Nutrition Programs, and Legislative Focus: 2012 Farm Bill • News from the Farm: Terry's Berries • Seasonal Recipe: Strawberry Balsamic Jam |
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| Spring 2011 |
Legislative Session 2011: Washington State faces a tough economy • Tips for talking with your legislators • Farmers and Ranchers get tax incentive to conserve land • Annual Conference theme and date announced - "Step Up to the Plate: Advocating Sustainable, Accessible Food Systems" (September 9th) • News From the Farm: Quillisascut Farm ("farm school") • Seasonal Recipe: Pizza with Caramelized onions, prosciutto and
goat cheese |
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Fall 2010/
Winter
2011 |
Getting Back To Our Roots: Conference Summary • Legislative Update: The passage of the FDA Food Safety and Modernization Act, Passage of the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill and Weekends Without Hunger Act • Towards A Sustainable Local Food System • Community Supported Agriculture: The benefits to choosing local farms • Seasonal Recipe: Christmas Quinoa Salad |
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| Summer 2010 |
Food is a Right, Not a Privilege • Access to Healthy Foods Coalition Summit • Are YOU a partner of the PLAN? (WA State Partners in Action) • Annual Conference Announcement • News From the Farm: Marra Farm • Seasonal Recipe: Raspberry Rhubarb Freezer Jam |
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Spring
2010 |
Is the Safety Net Strong Enough? • Maternal and Child Health Legislative Report • The U.S. Department of Sustainable Agriculture • Fresh, the Movie • The Backpack Program • News From the Farm: The Lentil Lady • Seasonal Recipe: Lentil Chili |
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| Winter 2010 |
The Proposed Candy Tax • USDA Launches Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative • WSU Extension Programming Down But Not Out • News From the Farm • Seasonal Recipe: Caramel Apple Snack Cake |
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Fall
2009 |
The Right to Eat: Conference Summary • New WIC Changes • Madres Kitchen • New Nutrition Education and Physical Activity Curriculum • WSFNC Board Election Results • News From the Farm • Seasonal Recipe: Pork Stuffed Winter Squash |
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| Summer 2009 |
Eating healthy on a budget • WIC Food Package • Save the Date: 2009 Conference • News from the farm • Seasonal Recipe: Grilled Summer Squash |
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| Spring 2009 |
A community-based nutrition program in West Africa • Mid-year event: 40 years and a film festival • Save the date for WSFNC Annual Conference • News from the farm: West Valley Beef • Seasonal Recipe: Asparagus Wrapped in Proscuitto |
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Fall
2008 |
Summary of 2008 Annual Conference: "Fishing for Answers: Healthy Choices for People, Farms and Fish" • updates on changes in the WIC Food Package and the 2009 Child Nutrition and WIC reauthorization • summary of 2007-2008 • other "fishy" items: cookbooks, local shellfish farmer, and a recipe • resources for eating local through the winter |
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Special
Tribute |
Patricia Ann Manuele, M.S., R.D.
Her Professional and Community Legacy |
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