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The New Hampshire Farm to School Program just announced in their Back To School Newsletter that local farms are ready to provide fresh, local produce to our school children.

In September, America On The Move (AOM) will host STEPtember 2010, their fifth annual, month-long celebration highlighting how easy it is to be active and eat healthier. During the event, AOM will encourage Americans to try its small changes...
Despite new, stricter federal standards for food served for school lunches, some Southern New Hampshire residents are launching a campaign to make sure the health of school children isn't being taken for granted.
By Gina Gioldassis on Monday, August 9, 2010.Vegetable gardening has become a lot more popular in recent years. And community garden plots are popping up around the state. Some of these gardeners are hoping to help their tightening grocery budgets....

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TJohnson@healthynh.com
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Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield Foundation
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