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Clay Schools Nutrition Program Adapting To Issues In Supplies

The Clay County Schools Nutrition Program is seeing the effects of a national supply chain issue. Clay Schools Nutrition Program Supervisor Laura McLerran said that the shortage of products changes weekly. She said she thinks that the shortage has several factors at play. “It’s everything from a labor shortage,” McLerran said. “Like I said this is nationwide. This is affecting ... Read More »

Putnam Co. Schools Begin Summer Food Program

Putnam County Schools kick off its summer food service program on Tuesday. Nutrition Program Supervisor Jennifer Mitchell said the program provides both breakfast and lunch to any child under the age of 18. “Children do not have to be present for the meal to be picked up,” Mitchell said. “It’s helping to decrease interactions but also to help increase access ... Read More »

UT-Extension Offices To Fully Reopen On June 1

Upper Cumberland Ag Extension Offices are preparing to fully reopen on June 1. Putnam County UT Extension Director Michelle Parrott said telecommuting has been a challenge for an office overseeing many programs and groups. Parrott said extension offices are meant to be available to people whether it’s for 4-H or family and consumer sciences. “We are getting back to what ... Read More »

Good Nutrition Habits for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving comfort foods can bring people to the table, but they also tend to bring calories along with them. Cumberland County UT-TSU Family-Consumer Science Agent Kelli Roberson said dishes like special casseroles are where people should focus on moderation and remember they can always take leftovers. Roberson said if someone wants to load up their plate, things like white turkey ... Read More »