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As farmers think bolder, we eat more healthfully. Fresh, in-season local fruits and vegetables are not only nutritious but they taste great, too. Learn about farming and get recipes for using fruits and vegetables.

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Support farmers and farming across America and support good health. Buy local and organic produce to keep this green movement growing. Plus, try one of our healthy recipes to cook your fruits and vegetables.


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No-Bake Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust

Around the winter holidays, when the kitchen gets so busy, you'll really appreciate this recipe for a quick-fix dessert that's packed with beta-carotene and fiber.

Couscous-Stuffed Peppers

Chickpeas and couscous combine to give this low-calorie dish a high protein score.

Twice-Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Use a half-and-half combination of butter and oil to maintain rich flavor while cutting back on the saturated fat that could hurt your heart.

Baked Sweet Potato

Baked "fries" are the way to go when you're cutting back on fat. These baked sweet potato sticks are so flavorful, you'll never know the difference.

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  • 1Pumpkin Griddle Cakes
    Whether it's fresh, frozen, or canned, pumpkin meat is high in fiber and an unbeatable source of beta-carotene.
  • 2Broccoli-Potato Puree
    Mashed potatoes take a colorful and nutritious twist when mixed with phytochemical-and vitamin-rich broccoli.
  • 3Open-Face Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
    Asparagus and mushrooms provide a wide range of B vitamins your body needs for maximum energy production.
  • 4Mediterranean Chicken
    Fennel, green beans, and white kidney beans add folate, calcium, and fiber to an earthy chicken dish.
  • 5Thai-Style Beef Sandwich
    Vitamin-packed coleslaw enriches this beef sandwich.
  • 6Quick & Easy One-Step Spinach Lasagna
    Save time with no-boil lasagna noodles, bottled tomato sauce, and frozen spinach -- all processed "fast" foods that are good for you because they still supply plenty of essential vitamins and cancer-defeating phytochemicals.
  • 710 Funny Farm Cartoons
    These hilarious barnyard-themed cartoons are sure to make you laugh.
  • 8Tagliatelle with Veggies & Blue Cheese
    Broccoli and cauliflower add flavor, texture, and—most important—nutrients galore to this quick dish.
  • 9Cheese Tortellini with Pumpkin & Ricotta
    A warm and hearty dish to serve in cold-weather months, when pumpkins and winter squashes are among the most powerfully nutritious vegetables on the market.

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