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Find information on choosing sustainable foods, reducing food waste, eating local, and gardening at home.
Learn about the many reasons for buying fresh, nutritious, local foods at the farmers market.
Check out these six tips for reducing food waste at home.
View tips for reducing food waste by serving smart portions. Other USDA food waste videos include:
Find two tips for curbing food loss and waste in this Tellus article.
What foods can be composted, and how can you get started? Get answers in this infographic.
View a collection of resources about gleaning, or the act of collecting excess fresh foods from farms to provide them to those in need.
Test your knowledge about school gardens using this interactive, 10-question quiz.
Watch videos on how to reduce food waste, read date labels and use imperfect produce.
View tips for reducing food waste in the kitchen, at the grocery store, and when ordering from restaurants.
Use this lesson plan to teach kids ages 9 to 13 about sustainable eating, healthy foods, and community gardens.
Learn about benefits and at-home practices for reducing food waste.
Search this database to learn about different types of sustainable seafood.
Discover how seafood production can impact the environment and the importance of making sustainable choices.
Find handouts with tips about sustainable eating, sustainable proteins, plant-based diets, and food waste.
Find tips on how to store and transform leftovers to reduce food waste in your kitchen.
Find tips and videos about cooking safe and healthy local food.
Browse resources for starting and maintaining school gardens to help students increase their understanding of local foods.
Find videos, activity sheets, and information about growing your own food.
Learn the definition of local food and its benefits to the economy, environment, and health.
Do you know where your food comes from and who grows your food? Discover how Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) can help you learn about your food.