EXTENSION

The UMass Extension Nutrition Education Program (NEP) provides individuals, families, and communities with the knowledge and skills for healthier eating through research-based nutrition education that makes a real difference. With field offices throughout Massachusetts, and in partnership with local agencies, organizations, and schools, NEP helps low-income individuals and families make the most of their limited food resources. Our program evaluations show that through NEP's hands-on learning, practical tips, personal goal-setting, and small changes over time, our participants make healthier food choices, handle foods more safely, and are physically more active - all of which lead to better health... Food Science Extension, an extension outreach program of CAFE and the UMass Amherst Department of Food Science, helps support applied research and the application of research to stimulate entrepreneurship and new product development. We help our farms and food businesses follow safe,..

Primary location: Amherst United States