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The Path to the Plate program is an unbiased examination of agriculture, the food we eat, and the connection to our health. It delivers correct, research-based information via a variety of methods. Our goal is to educate consumers so they can make informed decisions when it comes to agriculture and their health.
Recent Articles
Summer Squash: The perfect healthy side
Are you looking for a low fat, low calorie side to add to your meal? Try summer squash! Summer squash includes several varieties: yellow crookneck or straightneck, patty pan, and zucchini. These seasonal vegetables provide a source of vitamins A and C as well as the mineral potassium. Potassium can help promote healthy blood pressure…
Grapefruit: A tasty spring snack
With spring beginning, fruit is about to be back in season and eating grapefruit provides a great source of nutrients, while still tasting sweet! Grapefruit makes up a large portion of the citrus industry in Texas. Since most of Texas typically offers a warm climate, fertile soils and lots of sun, grapefruit thrives in these…
Texas Peaches: Ultimate summertime favorite all year long
Peaches are widely grown and loved in Texas. There are an estimated one million peach trees planted in Texas, with many commercial orchards, but many more backyard trees. Peaches thrive in Texas climates, although late spring frosts can be a challenge. Choosing an appropriate site for planting peaches is an important decision for growers, as…
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Mighty Proteins: Poultry
Did you know that poultry is more than just chickens? There are different types of poultry raised in Texas including turkeys, geese, ducks, guineas, peafowl, pigeons, quail, and chickens. All of these different types of poultry are raised in Texas, which makes poultry vital to the Texas economy. In Texas, broiler chickens and turkeys are…
Watermelon: The taste of summertime
Watermelons are a Texas favorite throughout the summer months and can be an easy crop to grow in most areas of the state. They are a vining crop that requires a lot of space. For this reason, they are not well suited to small gardens and should be grown only in lot-size gardens in urban…
Cole Crops: Cabbage
We have all undoubtedly enjoyed cole slaw at a barbeque or sauerkraut with our favorite German dinners, but when was the last time you gave cabbage a close look? Cabbage is an inexpensive, versatile, tasty and easy to grow vegetable you can enjoy practically year-round. Cabbage is a cole crop and cool season vegetable that…
