Farming

As farmers think bolder, we eat more healthfully. Fresh, in-season local fruits and vegetables are not only nutritious but they taste great, too. Learn about farming and get recipes for using fruits and vegetables.

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What can you do?

Support farmers and farming across America and support good health. Buy local and organic produce to keep this green movement growing. Plus, try one of our healthy recipes to cook your fruits and vegetables.

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14 Vegetable-Filled Recipes
14 Vegetable-Filled Recipes

Add veggies to your family's favorite meals with these 14 delicious and nutritious recipe ideas.

Top 5 Summer Book Pick: The Growing Season
Top 5 Summer Book Pick: The Growing Season

When my father fell ill on the family farm, his wisdom took root in me.

10 Essential Herbs to Grow
10 Essential Herbs to Grow

Plant these popular herbs in your garden and enjoy some fresh-from-the-earth taste at your dinner table.

No-Bake Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust
No-Bake Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust

Around the winter holidays, when the kitchen gets so busy, you'll really appreciate this recipe for a quick-fix dessert that's packed with beta-carotene and fiber.

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  • 1Tomato Biscuits
    Bits of fresh tomato add antioxidant power to these easy drop biscuits. Yogurt puts calcium in every bite.
  • 2Couscous-Stuffed Peppers
    Chickpeas and couscous combine to give this low-calorie dish a high protein score.
  • 3Twice-Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
    Use a half-and-half combination of butter and oil to maintain rich flavor while cutting back on the saturated fat that could hurt your heart.
  • 4Baked Sweet Potato "Fries"
    Baked "fries" are the way to go when you're cutting back on fat. These baked sweet potato sticks are so flavorful, you'll never know the difference.
  • 5Broccoli-Potato Puree
    Mashed potatoes take a colorful and nutritious twist when mixed with phytochemical-and vitamin-rich broccoli.
  • 6Pumpkin Griddle Cakes
    Whether it's fresh, frozen, or canned, pumpkin meat is high in fiber and an unbeatable source of beta-carotene.
  • 7Mediterranean Chicken
    Fennel, green beans, and white kidney beans add folate, calcium, and fiber to an earthy chicken dish.
  • 8Open-Face Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
    Asparagus and mushrooms provide a wide range of B vitamins your body needs for maximum energy production.
  • 9Thai-Style Beef Sandwich
    Vitamin-packed coleslaw enriches this beef sandwich.

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