Imperial Valley News Center
Giving Thanks, Giving Back
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- Written by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture
Sacramento, California - It takes a lot of hands to bring a crop to harvest, starting with farmers, farm workers and ranchers. They’re responsible for California’s ongoing status as the leading agricultural state in the country and one of the leading Ag economies in the world. These dedicated people all deserve our thanks this holiday season for the care and attention they devote to our food supply. It’s a wondrous, diverse bounty we can share with our family and friends at our holiday tables and elsewhere.
SunShot Launches New Prize Competition
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - The SunShot Initiative launched a new prize competition that aims to expand solar access to all Americans, especially to communities that have been left out of the solar boom. The Solar in Your Community Challenge, informed by our work with the National Community Solar Partnership, aims to spur the development of new and innovative financial and business models that serve non-rooftop solar users and low- and moderate-income communities.
7 Tips to a Food Waste-Free Thanksgiving
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- Written by Danielle Nierenberg
Washington, DC - Thanksgiving is the holiday that reminds all of as eaters to be grateful, especially for the season’s bounty provided by farmers, farm laborers, chefs, and food service workers. But, unfortunately, we also waste an astonishing amount of food.
Reduce health risks from early removal of ovaries
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- Written by Dr. Stephanie Faubion
Rochester, Minnesota - For women who have their ovaries removed before 45 and before they reach menopause naturally (usually around 51 in the U.S.), menopausal hormone therapy, or MHT, often is recommended to prevent the negative effects of early estrogen loss.
Quit smoking, gain weight: Is it inevitable?
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- Written by J. Taylor Hays, M.D.
Scottsdale, Arizona - It's common to gain weight after you stop smoking, especially during the first several months - but it isn't inevitable.
3 tips to keep burnout at bay
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- Written by Micah Dorfner
Rochester, Minnesota - The pace of life today is crazy. Many people juggle multiple responsibilities - work, home life, caregiving and relationships. How many times have you felt like the demands, expectations and time pressure are exhausting and relentless?
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