Find healthy new dishes your family will love on our "Recipes" page.
Children will often eat new foods that they help you to prepare!
"Fresh Fruit with Honey Yogurt Topping", from Cooking Matters.
Learn about food container expiration dates on our Food Safety pages.
Food & Nutrition
Welcome to our Food and Nutrition pages! Cornell Cooperative Extension offers lots of useful information on food-related topics from food safety and nutrition to healthy eating on a limited budget. Explore our links, check out our upcoming events, then give us a call or visit our offices to learn more.
Choose MyPlate
MyPlate is the new USDA food guide tool to help people make wise food choices within food and calorie limits. Use their SuperTracker free online tool to track your food and activities.
Food Dating
Many food containers have expiration dates, but what do they mean? Are foods safe to eat after the date has passed? Learn more here.
Healthy Recipes
There's a surprise -- squash! -- in this delicious and creamy macaroni & cheese recipe from Cooking Matters. Visit our "Recipes" page for this recipe and more!
Good Drinks
What you drink is as important as what you eat. Many beverages contain added sugars and few nutrients. Here are 10 Tips to help you make better drink choices.
Fish and Game
Find resources on hunting and fishing, and many recipes for large and small game, fish and fowl and how to prepare them safely.
Safe Grilling
The risk of foodborne illness increases during the summer months. Learn how to keep your family safe with these tips from the USDA.
Last updated May 30, 2018
Get SNAP
Are you eligible for SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)? Find out if you can receive SNAP benefits and apply online at MyBenefits.NY.gov.
Eat Smart NY
Eat Smart New York Nutrition Education is free to all individuals who qualify for benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Please visit fingerlakeseatsmartnewyork.org, to find events in your neighborhood, low-cost healthy recipes, nutrition & wellness resources, stories and more!
2018 Ontario County Local Food Guide
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Progressive Agriculture Safety Day
Tomorrow
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM -
Parenting Skills Workshop Series©
Tuesday, August 28
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM -
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday, September 15
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM -
Fall Frolic at 4-H Camp Bristol Hills 2018
Friday, September 21
5:30 PM - 10:30 AM