Health and food bank officials in Merced County are teaming up on a project to make fresh produce more accessible to food pantries and low-income households. The Merced County Food … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cooling temperatures means healthier air for the Central Valley
The recent cooling in Merced County has helped improve air quality in the region, experts said Tuesday. Pollutants from wildfires near Big Sur have been reduced, leading to better conditions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fewer students eat school lunches as menus get healthier
School food officials say students find healthier menus less appealing Federal rules require less salt, more whole grains Districts propose school meal price hikes as they face cost pressures … Click to Continue »
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