Federal officials say a major shift in national nutrition policy is underway with the release of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, unveiled this week by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. …
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Wildflowers Boosting Arkansas’ Environment, Economy
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas highways are lined with wildflowers that are a key component in Arkansas’s environmental and economic health, yet they are often overlooked. Keep Arkansas Beautiful (KAB) partners with communities across both urban and rural areas to plant native wildflowers that …
Volunteers buzzed around the Woodruff Community Garden Friday, April 18, on W. 7th Street in Little Rock. They worked hard planting and remodeling the garden thanks to the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and a $32,500 grant from Tito’s Handmade Vodka. …
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House Report: Creating Farm-to-School Programs in Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffChildhood obesity is a serious problem across the country. Surveys indicate 1 in 5 children are now obese. Several studies have shown that students will eat more fruits and vegetables when they have easy access to a variety of high …