Agriculture for Kids

SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, April 23, 2009 – Fifth grade students from Cornerstone Elementary School will plant a Live Oak tomorrow morning to mark Arbor Day and highlight the benefits trees provide. Each student will also receive a Live Oak tree sapling to plant at home along with instru... (more)

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell's budget for 2009-10 will help Pennsylvania families to weather the national economic recession by making strategic investments in education, health care, support for food banks, services for veterans... (more)

PARK RIDGE, Ill., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- America's egg producers are unveiling "Incredible People," a new integrated advertising campaign in support of the incredible edible egg(TM). The campaign reminds Americans that the all-natural, high-quality protein in the eggs they love p... (more)

SAN CLEMENTE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 01/26/09 -- They wrinkle their nose in distaste. Shake their head. Clench their mouth shut. Push away the food. This is the progression of a picky eater at the dinner table. According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nut... (more)

innovative initiatives in technology accessibility for people with disabilities ISLANDIA, N.Y., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NEC Foundation of America today announced grants totaling $230,150 to five organizations that advance the independence and full participation in so... (more)

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Building on its 100-year heritage of corporate citizenship, Kellogg Company today released its first global Corporate Responsibility Report, available at www.kelloggcompany.com/CR. "Corporate responsibility has always been a... (more)

93rd Show Features Renewable Energy Efforts that are 'Keeping Pennsylvania Growing' HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff opened the 2009 Pennsylvania Farm Show today by recognizing Pennsylvania's commitment to agricultural excel... (more)

BOSTON, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sheep, trees, books for kids, and other gifts that keep on giving are best-selling holiday gifts as Oxfam America Unwrapped goes into its third season. OxfamAmericaUnwrapped.com offers unexpected and economical gifts that make a differenc... (more)

FISHERS, Ind., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- A number of recent public research studies substantiate the rise in childhood obesity, the health risks in overweight children, and the questionable nutritional value of cereals and other foods kids consume. Yet one manufacturer -- Funky Monk... (more)

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Come to the Great Park Pumpkin Harvest, the Orange County Great Park's Halloween event, on Saturday, October 25th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. close to the Great Park Balloon. All kids twelve and under can pick their very own free special pu... (more)

-Rapidly growing program recognized for having the highest standards for farm animal welfare- DYERSVILLE, Iowa, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Animal Welfare Approved pig farmer, Jude Becker, was featured on a segment of Oprah's show yesterday, "How We Treat the Animals We ... (more)

PARK RIDGE, Ill., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- With Americans feeling financially stretched due to the current state of the economy, many families are eating more meals at home in an effort to save money. To keep mealtime fresh, moms are looking for new menu ideas that are easy, health... (more)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As students head back to school, parents gain flexibility in what their children receive in school lunch lines. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced parents or legal guardians may request, in writing, soymilk... (more)

DENVER, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- A 2007 survey by the American Humane Association found that 47 percent of Americans would refuse rescue assistance if it meant leaving without their family pet. With Hurricanes Hanna, Ike and Josephine moving towards the U.S. coast, residents and o... (more)

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With heightened concerns about rising food costs and the impact of industrial food systems on the environment and health, more people are vowing to eat their zip code. This regional food focus will be among major emphases addresse... (more)

SAN CLEMENTE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/24/08 -- School's out and summer is the time of year when millions of children attend various camps, many of which are sports-related. From basketball to tennis to football and even hockey, kids need to be physically prepared for their spor... (more)