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USDA grocery program helps feed 21 million children in Utah, 34 other states,...
ST. GEORGE — Utah is among the 35 states that will be part of the new permanent summer grocery benefits program for children – known as Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer – which launches in summer...
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USDA proposes new guidelines for school lunches. Here’s what Southern Utah...
ST. GEORGE — In response to stricter guidelines for school lunches proposed by the Department of Agriculture, including more nutritional but “tastier” lunches, Southern Utah school districts say that...
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Self-Help Homes builds neighborhood, hope in Hurricane
HURRICANE —It was a joyful day for nine families that gathered Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting and open house, celebrating a job well done before moving into brand-new homes. They are pioneering...
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Officials start detailed environmental study, host public meeting for Cove...
ST. GEORGE — A new scoping period is underway for a proposed reservoir in Kane County that would be built upstream of the East Fork of the Virgin River. As a part of this scoping period, federal...
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‘When kids have food, they’re not as worried’: Schools see many benefits from...
ST. GEORGE — The Department of Agriculture announced in 2020 that all students would be eligible for free lunches throughout the 2020-2021 school year. The move was taken to help families who may have...
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Company issues ‘high risk’ recall for nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef...
ST. GEORGE — Nearly 43,000 pounds of raw ground beef product is being recalled by a New Jersey company after an inspection found the products may be contaminated with E. coli. According to an...
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Tyson Foods recalls frozen chicken strips for possible metal contamination
ST. GEORGE — About 35 tons of frozen chicken strip products have been recalled after customers reported small pieces of metal in the food. Image shows products subject to a recall announced by Tyson...
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Butterball recalls 39 tons of turkey for possible salmonella contamination
ST. GEORGE — Turkey producer giant Butterball is recalling more than 78,000 pounds of raw ground turkey after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday the product may be contaminated with...
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Frozen Boston Market pork entrees recalled for possible glass, plastic...
ST. GEORGE – A recall was issued over the weekend for more than 173,000 pounds of frozen Boston Market pork entrees that could be contaminated with pieces of glass or plastic, according to the U.S....
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From airports to lunchrooms, shutdown affects Americans in surprising ways
UNITED STATES — What does the government shutdown have to do with you if you or your loved ones aren’t federal employees? More than you might think. Washington’s doings, or not-doings, can be woven...
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USDA moves to tighten restrictions on food stamps
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (AP) — The Trump administration is setting out to do what this year’s farm bill didn’t: tighten work requirements for millions of Americans who receive federal food assistance. The...
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Over 12 million pounds of beef recalled amid salmonella fears
ST. GEORGE — A recall of raw beef feared to be potentially tainted with salmonella was expanded Tuesday, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The recall, which was originally issued in...
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Sweat equity homeownership: more families needed
ST. GEORGE – Self-Help Homes is looking for more families to participate in a sweat-equity homeownership program. Self-Help Homes program participants build their own homes, date and location not...
View ArticleWorkshop focuses on making money with small-scale farms, ranches
ST. GEORGE — Beginning and experienced farmers and ranchers with small-scale operations can learn more about how to maximize profits at a December workshop in St. George. Kynda Curtis, Utah State...
View ArticleMore than 55,000 pounds of chicken recalled nationwide
ST. GEORGE — A recall of more than 55,000 pounds of chicken is underway nationwide after it was discovered the poultry may be contaminated with “extraneous materials.” The massive chicken recall is...
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Want to build your own home? Five families needed for sweat equity program
A Self-Help Homes program participant frames her basement in Heber City, Utah, photo undated | Photo courtesy of Self-Help Homes, St. George News ST. GEORGE – Five more families are needed for a...
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Foster Farms recalling chicken nuggets in 8 states including Utah
WASHINGTON – Foster Poultry Farms is recalling approximately 220,000 pounds of fully cooked frozen chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with extraneous blue plastic and black rubber materials, the...
View ArticleTurkey Tips: Use proper food handling while preparing your holiday feast
ST. GEORGE — Thanksgiving is all about the feast. The task of preparing multiple holiday dishes is daunting enough without facing the prospect of guests getting sick. To help you prepare a perfect...
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Self-help home building program under new administration
ST. GEORGE – Families looking for a path to home ownership through a “sweat equity” program such as the one in Toquerville that allowed four families to build their own homes can now apply to a new...
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Company recalls meat products for possible E. coli; says product reaching...
ST. GEORGE – Steak and ground beef products that may have been distributed for commercial and institutional use are being recalled across four states, including Utah, because of possible contamination...
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