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Learn more about various aspects of fruits and vegetables by visiting the Web sites below.

 

1. Produce for Better Health Foundation – consumer site
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/

The Produce for Better Health Foundation’s consumer program, Fruits & Veggies More Matters™, encourages good health and eating through meal solutions and tips suitable for busy people.

2. Produce Marketing Association
http://www.pma.com/

The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is one of the leading global trade associations for the fresh fruits, vegetables and floral industry.

3. Organic Trade Association
http://www.ota.com/

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) supports businesses involved in organic trade within North America. The OTA's mission is to promote and protect the growth of organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public and the economy.

4. United Fresh Produce Association
http://www.unitedfresh.org/

United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA) is the industry's leading trade association committed to driving the growth and success of produce companies and their partners.

5. American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/ PED_3_2X_Hints_for_Eating_Smart_with_Fruits_and_Vegetables.asp

The American Cancer Society (ACS) encourages people to eat 5 or more fruits and vegetables each day to prevent cancer.

6. American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp

The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. This site promotes healthy eating as an important factor in preventing diabetes.

7. American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4774

The American Heart Association’s mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The link provides shopping and preparation tips and related links about health and nutrition that are useful to consumers.

8. Florida Department of Agriculture
http://www.florida-agriculture.com/tropical/index.htm

The link features various tropical fruits and information about each commodity.

In addition, the “consumers” section of www.florida-agriculture.com provides general information about Florida agriculture, varieties and availability of Florida agricultural products, recipes, fairs and expositions, U-pick farms, community farmers' markets, food safety tips, and other information of interest to consumers.

9. National Cancer Institute
http://progressreport.cancer.gov/ doc_detail.asp?pid=1&did=2005&chid=21&coid=207&mid=

Access the link to find fruit and vegetable consumption statistics from the 2005 Update of The Cancer Trends Progress Report published by National Cancer Institute.

10. USDA MyPyramid
http://mypyramid.gov/pyramid/index.html

The MyPyramid portion of the USDA site offers the ability to customize a personal eating plan with the foods and amounts that are right for you.

11. USDA National Organic Program
http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/Consumers/Consumerhome.html

Everything consumers need to know about organics.

12. USDA Nutrient Database
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/

Use the online Nutrient Data Laboratory to access nutrient data for your favorite foods.

13. Food Reference: History, Festivals, Cooking Schools, Recipes
http://www.foodreference.com

Food articles & trivia, recipes, quotes, events, cooking schools & tours, food art, cookbook reviews, humor & poetry, crosswords.

14. Countryside Connection - An Extended Rural Networking Community
http://www.countrysideconnection.com

Our featured members include farm & artisan producers, accommodation offerings, restaurants, artists and many others throughout England and New England.

15. Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association
http://www.wisconsinpotatoes.com

Recipes, information about Wisconsin potatoes, recipes and teacher aids.

16. Frieda's Inc.
http://www.friedas.com

The site contains Information about hundreds of exotic and other specialty fruits and vegetables.

17. Idaho Potato Commission 
http://www.idahopotato.com

Find information on idaho potatoes, including history, facts, recipes, cooking tips and a children's page.

18. California Strawberry Commission
http://www.calstrawberry.com

Strawberry information including health and nutrition facts, recipes, teaching aids and strawberry production information. 

19. Keystone Fruit Marketing
http://www.keystonefruit.com

Find information on onions, peaches and apples. Recipes and handling information are also available.

20. National Watermelon Promotion Board
http://www.watermelon.org

Your one-stop source for recipes, information and fun all about watermelon.

21. Paramount Farms
http://www.paramountfarms.com

Paramount Farms is the largest grower and processor of almonds and pistachios in the world. Site includes information on health and nutrition benefits and consumer products.

22. Vidalia Onion Committee
http://www.vidaliaonion.org  

VidaliaOnion.org official site of America's Favorite Sweet Onion, information about the Original Sweet Onion

23. Zone Diet
http://www.nutrifitonline.com/

We offer specialized meal plans for the Zone Diet as well as many other popular diets. Have these specially created meals delivered to you, for your convenience.

24. Produce Merchandising
http://www.producemerchandising.com/

Produce Merchandising is the industry's only magazine for produce retailers.

25. Culinary Schools
http://www.cookstreet.com/

CookStreet.com offers a wide variety of culinary courses for everyone from the aspiring professional chef, to the backyard grill master.

26. Wild Blueberries
http://www.wildblueberries.com/

The site includes a wealth of unique recipes, and nutritional information as well as health news and current research concerning antioxidants, anti-aging, brain health, vision health, heart health, and cancer prevention.

 
 
  
 
  
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