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Links - Fruits and Vegetables
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20/25
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About Produce
Produce information such as recipes, nutrition, health, links & resources, FAQs, and more.
http://www.aboutproduce.com/
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18/25
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American Dry Bean Board
How to buy and prepare dry packaged beans, count, cook, and store beans, a nutritional profile and different types of American-grown dry beans.
http://www.americanbean.org/
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21/25
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American Mushroom Institute
For growers, processors, marketers and industry suppliers of mushrooms information on how to grow mushroom, mushroom news, legislation that concerns the mushroom industry, industry sources, events, and scholarships.
http://www.americanmushroom.org/
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18/25
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Bowerman Blueberries
A history of Bowerman Blueberries, facts, recipes, what's new, and other information.
http://www.realblueberries.com/
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16/25
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British Columbia Blueberries
Consumer information on natural blueberries, company, recipes and more.
http://www.bcblueberry.com/
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20/25
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Calavo Avocados
Grower, consumer, retail buyer and foodservice information on Calavo, a California organization dealing with avocados.
http://www.calavo.com/
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16/25
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California Asparagus Commission
For consumers: asparagus recipes, the history of asparagus, and asparagus shipping and handling.
http://www.calasparagus.com/
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20/25
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California Avocado Commission
Avocado information for consumers and growers dealing with consumer news, nutrition, recipes, trade news, food service, growers' news, and merchandising information.
http://www.avocado.org/
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19/25
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California Figs
A history of figs, fig varieties, home drying, nutrition, California fig industry (California fig processors, retail support, exports), and recipes.
http://www.californiafigs.com/
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19/25
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California Fresh Market Tomatoes
Information for consumers, foodservice professionals and retailers, growers and shippers on recipes, nutrition, handling & storage, California tomato industry, interesting facts, merchandising tips, shippers list and news.
http://www.tomato.org/
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21/25
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California Kiwifruit
Information for growers, retailers, buyers and consumers on kiwi industry, nutrition, kiwifruit exports, news and recipes.
http://www.kiwifruit.org/
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19/25
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California Pears
A wide range of information for pear growers, retailers, consumers and researchers.
http://www.calpear.com/
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19/25
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California Prunes
This site provides information on nutrition, recipes, prune handlers, buying technical bulletins, usage, events & meetings and related websites for consumers and prune industry members.
http://www.prunes.org/
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22/25
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California Rare Fruit Growers
Publications for fruit growers and gardeners, fruit facts, plant/tree descriptions, book reviews, and more.
http://www.crfg.org/
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18/25
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California Tree Fruit Agreement
Information on California peaches, pears, and nectarines.
http://www.caltreefruit.com/
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21/25
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Cherry Marketing Institute
Consumer information, foodservice information, fast facts, menu ideas, recipes, and nutrition information all relating to cherries.
http://www.cherrymkt.org/
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18/25
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Chilean Fresh Fruit Association
A brief overview of Chile as well as information on the variety and nutrition of fruit, handling tips, recipes, and information for kids.
http://www.cffausa.org/us_con_index.htm
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21/25
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David Oppenheimer Group
International marketers of fresh produce: The Oppenheimer Group site contains their products, services, e-commerce, history, career opportunities, food safety, and company offices. Select "Products" for nutritional and other information on fruits and vegetables.
http://www.oppyproduce.com/
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18/25
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Del Monte Foods
This website contains product descriptions, recipes, and information on health and nutrition.
http://www.delmonte.com/Home.asp
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18/25
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Dole
This site has a lot of information about the Dole 5-A-Day program and how educators can get involved. It also has general nutrition information on topics such as phytochemicals, the benefits of foods over supplements, and a "fun for kids" section.
http://www.dole.com/
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20/25
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Dole Five a Day
Site is designed to encourage individuals to eat five servings of fruits & vegetables a day and includes information for educators, parents, and kids.
http://www.dole5aday.com/
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19/25
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Driscoll's: The Finest Berries in the World
This site provides information on selecting, storing, and handling of berries, nutritional information, and recipes using blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
http://www.driscolls.com/
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20/25
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Florida Tomatoes
Educational information, grower resources, recipes, and other information on Florida tomatoes.
http://www.floridatomatoes.org/
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23/25
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Food and Nutrition Information Center--Fruits and Vegetables
An USDA information center that provides information on fruits and vegetables as well as links to related web sites.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/000059.html
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20/25
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Food and Nutrition Solutions
This web site is designed to provide information on topics in food and nutrition. Sources of this information include The University of Illinois, US Department of Agriculture and other land grant universities. The site touches on topics such as food buying, preparation, preservation, storage, nutritive analysis, and food substitutions.
http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~robsond/solutions/nutrition.html
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21/25
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Foxy Free-Range Vegetables
Information on products, recipes, nutrition, and food safety from the Foxy company.
http://www.foxy.com/
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15/25
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Fresh California Grapes
Grape information offered by the California Table Grape Commission on foodservice, grape recipes, news, the global marketplace and advertising.
http://www.tablegrape.com/
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21/25
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Fresh Express
Products, salad recipes, news, Fresh Express company information.
http://www.freshexpress.com/
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17/25
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Home of the California Strawberry
From health and nutrition to recipes, from business points to fun facts, from the growers to the buyers this site covers all aspects of the strawberry industry.
http://www.calstrawberry.com/
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21/25
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Idaho Bean Commission
Bean information for consumers, growers and researchers, including recipes, tips on soaking/preparing dry beans, nutrition, dry bean varieties, production, and export data.
http://www2.state.id.us/bean/
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20/25
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International Tree Nut Council
An organization dedicated to promoting new product development and supporting nutrition research and education.
http://www.nuthealth.org/
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20/25
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Leafy Greens Council
Provides lesson plans, recipes, and market, nutritional, and educational information to educators, consumers, produce growers and produce buyers.
http://www.leafy-greens.org/
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15/25
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Mann's Broccoli
This site has a lot of nutrition information. Nutrition education tools are included. It was voted as the "Greatest Produce Website" in 1999. It also has the fun theme of Broccoli Town, USA.
http://www.broccoli.com/mainpage.htm
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18/25
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Massachusetts Cranberry Industry
Cranberry grower news, history, facts, seasons ,harvest festival, press releases, gifts products, recipes and other links.
http://www.cranberries.org/
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21/25
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Master's Touch
Information about fresh fruits and vegetables including nutritional information and recipes.
http://www.masterstouch.com/Fruits&Vegs_Comms.html
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21/25
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Melissa's
New product information, what's in season, future events, strategies & programs for retailers, products, recipes, nutrition, news, and more.
http://www.melissas.com/
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22/25
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Michigan Apples
Provides information for consumers, buyers, and farm families involved in growing, packing, shipping and processing of Michigan apples.
http://www.michiganapples.com/
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17/25
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Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board
Relating to asparagus facts on: nutrition, Michigan shippers, processors, handlers, recipes, tips and news.
http://www.asparagus.org/
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24/25
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Michigan Bean Committee
Bean facts, shopping guides, crop reports, a newsletter, upcoming events, recipes, and bean pictures.
http://www.michiganbean.org/
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22/25
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Michigan Peach Sponsors
Information on peach facts, upcoming events, the Michigan peach industry and more.
http://www.michiganpeach.org/
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20/25
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Mushroom Council
Mushroom recipes, cooking tips, growth cycles of mushroom varieties, history, care & handling, varieties, preparation and nutrition.
http://www.mushroomcouncil.com/
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23/25
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National Cancer Institute--Eat 5 t A Day For Better Health
A program designed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among Americans. Topics covered include quick, easy tips, recipes, 5 A Day products, publications and resources.
http://www.5aday.gov
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24/25
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New York Apple Association: Apple Country
Information for buyers, the public, teachers, state and federal legislative and regulatory entities on: apple varieties, products, nutrition, handling tips, recipes, fast facts, apple festival calendar, special kids page, trade information and teacher kit
http://www.nyapplecountry.com/
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23/25
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North American Blueberry Council
The history of blueberries, blueberry markets, recipes, festivals, nutrition, blueberry products, school lesson plans, blueberry suppliers, and export statistics.
http://www.blueberry.org/
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21/25
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Ocean Mist
Information on the Ocean Mist Farms company: history, mission statement, food safety, recipes, artichokes information, merchandising, and sales.
http://www.oceanmist.com/Home2.htm
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23/25
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Ocean Spray
Information for consumers on Ocean Spray products, recipes, cran-health, cranberry facts, grapefruit health, and fitness tips.
http://www.oceanspray.com/nutrition.asp
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21/25
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Onions
Foodservice menus, onion growing areas, allied industry and export information.
http://www.onions-usa.org/
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21/25
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Oregon Raspberry-Blackberry Commission
This site provides information on blackberries and raspberries including recipes, nutritional information, media kits, and more.
http://www.oregon-berries.com/
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20/25
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Pear Bureau Northwest: Northwest Pears
Northwest pear information including recipes and children's information.
http://www.usapears.com/
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18/25
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Produce for Better Health Foundation
Provided is information for educators, consumers, and kids. Topics include 5 A Day publications, lesson plans, activity sheets, recipes, research, and programs and events.
http://www.5aday.com/index.php
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18/25
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Pumpkin Masters
Pumpkin carving information.
http://pumpkinmasters.com/
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19/25
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Ready Pac
Consumer information on Ready Pac Produce, their products, recipes/nutrition, and promotion/contests.
http://www.readypacproduce.com/
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22/25
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Red Raspberries
Information for buyers and researchers about red raspberries, nutrition, recipes, ellagic acid, FAQs and berry links.
http://www.red-raspberry.org/
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15/25
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Sources of Free or Low-Cost Food and Nutrition Materials
Developed by the FNIC, this website alphabetically lists sources for obtaining materials in the following sections: (1) Nutrition, medical and health organizations; (2) Food-related associations; (3) Food companies; and (4) Food service-related organizations.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/freelow.html
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20/25
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Sun Maid
A company site for consumers on the history/location of raisins, international marketing of their products, growing/processing raisins, nutrition, recipes, links and comments.
http://www.sunmaid.com/
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19/25
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Sunkist
The history of Sunkist and citrus, citrus varieties, growing & packing, citrus handling, FAQs, recipes, and current company information.
http://www.sunkist.com/
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16/25
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Sunsweet Growers
This site offers a good explanation of the nutritional benefits of prunes. It includes evidence from research done at Tufts University. It also describes their company and their products.
http://www.sunsweet.com/
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22/25
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The Best Apples On Earth
Apple varieties, nutrition facts, uses, food safety, recipes, contests, teaching materials, apple industry information, and more.
http://www.bestapples.com/
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20/25
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The Carrot Company
Grimmway Farms, products, recipes, fun facts for kids, and related links.
http://www.grimmway.com/directory.htm
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16/25
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The Florida Citrus Website
Put forth through the Florida Department of Citrus, this website provides health and nutrition information of oranges, recipes, and the Florida Citrus Land, which provides games and activities for kids.
http://www.floridajuice.com/floridacitrus/intro.html
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19/25
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The Land of Wild Blueberries
A wide range of information on blueberries.
http://www.wildblueberries.com/
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21/25
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The Packer Online
Timely reporting and news analysis about the fresh produce industry
http://www.thepacker.com/welcome.asp
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16/25
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Tropicana
This site has a lot of good nutritional information in the Healthy Living section on the benefits of consuming orange juice. It also offers on-line health brochures.
http://www.tropicana.com/
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15/25
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U.S. Apple Association
Provided is information for educators, consumers, industry, and media. Topics of interest include educational materials, research updates, newletters, an apple guide, recipes, a kids page, and more.
http://usapple.org/
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20/25
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U.S. Apple Association News Room
An online resource where you will find the latest news about apples and other resources.
http://www.usapple.org/newsroom/
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22/25
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USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council
Dry pea and lentil products, quality assurance, growing, processing & packaging, varieties, calendar, policy position papers, market statistics, recipes and nutrition, and news.
http://www.pea-lentil.com/
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21/25
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Vegetarian Times
This web site is provided by the publishers of the Vegetarian Times. It provides nutrition information especially beneficial to vegetarians and vegans. This material is reviewed by their nutrition advisor, who is an RD. This web site also provides many vegetarian links as well as recipes.
http://www.vegetariantimes.com
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21/25
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Watch Your Garden Grow
Information from the University of Illinois on plant varieties, planting, harvesting, common problems, growing questions & answers, selection & storage, preparing & serving, home preservation, and recipes.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/
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20/25
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Welcome to the Oasis
Online advice and information for produce shoppers along with recipes and nutritional information.
http://www.produceoasis.com/
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20/25
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Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association
Nutrition information, helpful hints, news, research, potato marketing & merchandising, upcoming events, and potato links.
http://www.potatowis.org/
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20/25
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Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association
The association's mission, news, educational materials for school children, the general public & growers, online brochures, recipes, cranberry festivals, harvest viewing, and nutrition.
http://www.wiscran.org/
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