Thanksgiving Traditions

With the holidays right around the corner, we decided to share some Thanksgiving traditions and favorites dishes of dietitians and dietetic interns living and working in Virginia. Whether you plan to stick to your personal traditions or feel like adding a new one to...

National Farm-to-School Month

October is National Farm-to-School Month, recognizing the efforts and value of a critical program for students nationwide. Virginia dedicates a week in October to celebrating the Farm-to-School program. During this week, students, farmers, growers, and distributors...

Join Virginia’s Master Food Volunteer Program

Like many Americans, you may be starting off 2018 with resolutions to improve your health and wellness, enhance your relationships, or maybe even advance your career.  Regardless of your specific goals and resolutions, one way to kick off your own personal and...

Reduce Your Waste: Join The Ugly Fruit and Veg Campaign

With fall right around the corner, that means it’s just about time to welcome back fall favorites like fresh apples, pears, and pumpkins to the dinner menu.  It’s likely that you will probably come across an apple or two that may look a little less perfectly shaped or...

Reduce Your Waste: Why it Matters

The United States is fortunate to enjoy one of the richest and most plentiful food supplies across the globe.  Each year, however, our abundant food supply contributes to an ever-growing pile of wasted food. Food waste can be defined as the loss of an edible amount of...