Walker County Nutrition Education

07/30/2025

This weekend at the LaFayette Farmers Market!

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Get ready to Bloom and Buzz at the LaFayette Farmers Market this Saturday, August 2nd from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Farmers Market Pavilion, 181 E. Villanow Street.

Start your morning with Buzz and Breathe Yoga at 9 AM. Meet in front of the stage.

Try your luck with the Beehive Brain Buster by guessing how many bees are in the hive.

Bring the kids for the Pollinator Petal Quest-Flower Scavenger Hunt. Help the pollinators by finding the flowers hidden throughout the market.

Come dressed as your favorite pollinator for the Bug Out Bash Costume Contest.

Enjoy live music on stage from Rosewood Grips.
Shop with over 45 local makers, bakers, and farmers.

Celebrate the pollinators that keep our world blooming. This is a family-friendly event you won’t want to miss.

07/30/2025

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07/25/2025

Happy Friday! Did you know? July is ! Celebrate July by making our Berry Good Pizza! 🫐

You can find this recipe and more on our YouTube channel! Link in comments. 🎥

07/25/2025

July is National Blueberry Month, why not celebrate with a yummy Roasted Blueberry, Pecan & Ricotta Toast!

💙 July is National Blueberry Month - celebrate one delicious bite at a time! This Roasted Blueberry, Pecan & Ricotta Toast is sweet, savory and totally . Get the recipe: https://tinyurl.com/mssx7kp2

07/25/2025

Watermelon. Berry. Punch. 🍉🍓🍒

This Watermelon Berry Punch is your go-to drink for literally any summer moment - poolside hangs, backyard BBQs or just keeping it cool at mealtime. 💦🍓🌿

Sweet, tart and hydrating (hello, watermelon!), this easy blender recipe comes together in minutes. Bonus: it's customizable with strawberries or cherries!

🍹 Grab the recipe and pour up the good vibes → https://tinyurl.com/kmxd3fjx

07/17/2025

A healthy, refreshing treat for a hot day! 🍍

☀️🍍Celebrate with a tropical twist that’s fruity, frosty and dairy-free! This homemade Dole Whip is just a few simple ingredients away from sunshine in a bowl — pineapple, mango, coconut (or oat) milk and a blender. That’s it! 🍍☀️

💛 and treat yourself to something sweet 🍦Grab the recipe: https://tinyurl.com/bdf5uvjt

07/17/2025

Peach Market coming up this Saturday, July 19th! 🍑

07/04/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! Wishing you a safe holiday with family and friends. 🍉🍔

07/03/2025

Fun fact about chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans): people have been eating them for at least 7,000 years!

And with over 15 grams of protein per serving plus essential vitamins and minerals like iron, folate, magnesium, and potassium, it's easy to see why.

Learn more about chickpeas and why they should be on your plate at https://foodtalk.org/blog/chickpeas-why-they-should-be-on-your-plate.

07/03/2025

Have you tried grilled fruit kabobs? Check out the recipe to add more fruit to your picnic plate this weekend!

July is National Grilling Month, and it is a great time to try new foods on the grill, such as fruits! 80% of Americans do not meet the general recommendation of 2 cups per day, so this is a great way to incorporate fruits into your meals. Great fruits to grill that are in season are peaches and watermelon. What fruits would you choose? Click to see recommendations on the best fruits to grill, along with a super simple recipe for grilled fruit kabobs!
https://extension.psu.edu/grilling-fruits-and-vegetables
https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/grilled-fruit

07/02/2025

🔥 Firing up the grill this Fourth of July? 🇺🇸 Before you start grilling, check out UGA Extension’s tips to keep your cookout safe all summer long: https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C1309

07/01/2025

Chickpeas are plant-based proteins and are recognized as both a vegetable and a protein by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

They help you feel full, support heart health, improve digestion, are delicious, and affordable!

Learn even more delicious ways to enjoy chickpeas at
https://foodtalk.org/blog/chickpeas-why-they-should-be-on-your-plate.