Farmers Market Shopping on a Budget

Written by Joyce Reich, Nebraska Extension Assistant, SNAP-Ed Farmers markets are fun and festive! They offer fresh, locally grown produce that is tempting to the eye and palette and are packed full of great nutrients which help you to stay healthy. In addition, many farmers markets offer other things like fresh herbs, honey, bakery items, meat,…

Stock Your Kitchen to Plan MyPlate Meals

Planning meals ahead of time helps us save money, save time, eat healthier, and avoid food waste.  The first step in planning meals is to have a plan for the food we already have in our kitchen. 

Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping for a Family without Losing your Mind

Written by Donnia Behrends, MS, RD, SNAP-Ed Associate Extension Educator Am I the only one who has filled a grocery cart with foods for the week, only to come home and still have “nothing” to make for an actual meal for my family? I am guessing I am not the only one that this has…