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How to thaw turkey quickly
Tips on thawing a frozen turkey
Hotlines for last minute turkey questions
How to check temperatures on cooked turkey
Tips for using leftover turkey

Articles by Buffalo County Food & Nutrition Educator Jada Zimmer

Fall Pumpkin Fun

'Tis the season for fall flavors

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Bushel baskets full of pumpkins

The Story of Wheat

An American Staple and Key Source of Nutrients

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Beautiful golden wheat field with a blue sky

Fiber Focus

Hero to a Healthy Diet

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Grouping of healthy foods with fiber

Go NAP SACC

Go Nutrition and Physical Activity Self- Assessment for Child Care (NAP SACC) is designed to promote healthy child development by supporting healthy eating and physical activity for the children in your care. Go NAP SACC focuses on 5 main health areas: breastfeeding & infant feeding, child nutrition, infant & child physical activity, outdoor play & learning and screen time. It is designed for providers that care for children from the ages of birth to 5 years old. If you would like more information about Go NAP SACC, please contact Buffalo County's Food, Nutrition and Health Extension Educator, Jada Zimmer, at 308-236-1235.

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