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Through a wide range of programs, online resources and activities, Nebraska Extension provides nutrition and physical activity education for all ages, food safety training, and promotes healthy food access.

  • Buy Fresh Buy Local

    Buy Fresh Buy Local® Nebraska (BFBLN) is a member-based marketing, promotion, and education program.

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  • Healthy Food Access

    Healthy Food Access is the means to consistently find, afford, choose and use nutritious & safe food. Access to healthy food increases nutrition security, which emphasizes having the right kinds of nutritious foods versus simply having enough foods.

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  • Double Up Food Bucks

    Nebraska Double Up Food Bucks gives Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients up to $20 per day in fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers and retailers.

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  • Fit and Healthy Kids

    Fit and Healthy Kids is a team of Early Childcare experts from across the United States who offer online training opportunities. The programs feature diverse experts sharing evidence-based practices, resources, ideas, and the latest in research.

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  • Food in the Field

    Food in the Field is designed to help Nebraska families make better eating choices during their busiest times. While not all Nebraskans are farmers or ranchers, everyone can relate to the seasonal stress and on-the-go eating habits of modern-day life.

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  • Home Food Preservation Series

    Join us for our Food Preservation Virtual Learning Series. Watch live or watch the recorded sessions on a variety of food preservation topics.

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  • Go NAP SACC

    Go Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (Go NAP SACC) walks child care providers through five simple steps to make healthy changes to their program.

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  • Growing Together Nebraska

    Growing Together Nebraska (GTN) is a SNAP-Ed funded donation garden project that increases food security and promotes healthy food access for families and individuals who are food insecure.

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  • Marathon Kids

    Marathon Kids is a national running program designed to motivate kids by utilizing running logs, boost their activity, and introduce them to the joy of running!

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  • Nutrition Education Program

    The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) delivers evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions through a combination of education strategies coupled with multi-level community changes that occur within the environment to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles.

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  • Nebraska Regional Food Systems Initiative

    The Regional Food Systems team works with all things food—from growing to marketing to distributing. They work to bring healthy, nourishing food from the farm to your table.

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  • School Enrichment Nutrition Kits

    Nebraska Extension's Nutrition School Enrichment Kits include lessons and supplies for grade-specific, hands-on learning activities to teach students about health, nutrition and physical activity.

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  • School Wellness

    School wellness policies are an important part in creating an environment to support the well-being of students and staff. Nebraska Extension can serve a valuable role in helping your school to promote healthy eating and physical activity that support your wellness policy.

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  • ServSafe® Training

    The ServSafe® Food Safety Program is developed by the National Restaurant Association to address the growing food safety concerns of consumers for the food service staff that serve them.

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  • Sleepless in Nebraska

    Sleep Deficiency has been identified as a public health problem with links to the development of chronic disease and an impact on safety. Sleepless in Nebraska can help you get better sleep tonight.

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  • The Dish - Real Talk about Food

    The Dish: Real Talk about Food is a website that is focused on providing practical, money-saving tips and information for families. Fun and interactive lessons provide life tips for users to plan meals, save money, and shop and eat healthier.

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