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"More than two million American families live more than a mile from the nearest supermarket, and do not have access to a vehicle."

Let's work together to ebb this trend of food deserts sprouting up in our nation.

Food Policy Could Expand Access to Healthy Produce, Support Local Farmers Today, there are almost 8,000 farmers' markets throughout the United States. And according to the Department of Agriculture, local food sales now account for $5 billion annually. These markets represent an important new source of green jobs and businesses.

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Healthy eating for youth has been heavily linked to academic success. Let's work together to provide such an environment for those without access to healthy food.

Are you familiar with the term food desert? It is an area with little or no access to foods needed to maintain a healthy diet but often laden with fast food restaurants. Like this post if you want to tackle this social issue with us!

How To Find A Food Desert Near You : NPR A new clickable atlas shows just how far it is to the grocery store, everywhere in the United States. "Food deserts" are the focus of state, local and federal anti-obesity efforts.

Meet President of Get Healthy Dallas Stacy Cherones in her own words. She discusses Dallas ISD's Lincoln High School's Culinary Arts Academy and how we are playing an integral role in the development of both the academy and surrounding community.

Stacy Cherones: Lincoln High’s culinary link to its community The Culinary Arts Academy offers students a chance to make their futures — and that of South Dallas — stronger.

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