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Strengthening The Farm To School Movement In Mississippi: Strategies And Policy Goals, Harvard Law School Mississippi Delta Project Sep 2016

Strengthening The Farm To School Movement In Mississippi: Strategies And Policy Goals, Harvard Law School Mississippi Delta Project

Delta Directions: Publications

In recent years, Mississippi has seen increasing demand for locally grown food. Many consumers, policymakers, and advocates now see locally grown food as bringing health, economic, and environmental benefits to the local community. “Farm to school,” a means of building relationships between local farms and schools, has become increasingly popular, increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among students and strengthening the local economy. In the last decade, farm to school in Mississippi has gone from a little-known concept to a state-supported approach adopted by school districts across the state. For example, through the Mississippi Department of Defense Farm to School Program, …


Globalization And Its Effects On Agriculture And Agribusiness In The Mississippi Delta: A Historical Overview And Prospects For The Future, Paulette Ann Meikle Aug 2016

Globalization And Its Effects On Agriculture And Agribusiness In The Mississippi Delta: A Historical Overview And Prospects For The Future, Paulette Ann Meikle

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

This article examines processes of globalization and local development particularly how agribusiness, in alliance with the federal government, has shaped recent economic, demographic, and social changes in the Mississippi Delta region. The author examines how globalization shapes conditions in the flatland Mississippi Delta and argues that globalization creates conditions at the local level that suppress economic opportunities for many residents. The final section identifies the implications for public policy formulation and development practice on both the global and local levels.The author offers recommendations on how the region can “take the high road” to ease persistent poverty.


August 24, 2016, The Daily Mississippian Aug 2016

August 24, 2016, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.


August 22, 2016, The Daily Mississippian Aug 2016

August 22, 2016, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.


$19.9 Million Nih Obesity Research Award Largest Ever For Ummc, Karen Bascom Aug 2016

$19.9 Million Nih Obesity Research Award Largest Ever For Ummc, Karen Bascom

University of Mississippi News

Funding will allow Medical Center to tackle one of state's biggest health care issues


Um Wins State's Healthiest University Workplace Award, Michael Newsom Aug 2016

Um Wins State's Healthiest University Workplace Award, Michael Newsom

University of Mississippi News

Honor recognizes work of RebelWell program, other initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles


Um Named Among 'Mississippi's Healthiest Workplaces', Michael Newsom Jul 2016

Um Named Among 'Mississippi's Healthiest Workplaces', Michael Newsom

University of Mississippi News

Recognition honors university's work to promote healthy lifestyles and physical activity


Research News. Publications, 2016. Volume 1, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy, Soumyajit Majumdar Jul 2016

Research News. Publications, 2016. Volume 1, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy, Soumyajit Majumdar

Publications (2015-)

Publications that appeared during the period January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016


July 21, 2016, The Daily Mississippian Jul 2016

July 21, 2016, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.


Um Restaurants Going Green, Edwin Smith Jul 2016

Um Restaurants Going Green, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

Rebel Market, Catering first in state to achieve GRA certification; Lenoir Dining also in process


Belinda Moitt, Belinda Moitt, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives. Jun 2016

Belinda Moitt, Belinda Moitt, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives.

Oral History Project (all interviews)

A native of the island of Antigua, Belinda Moitt immigrated to St. Thomas in 1961. After working for several years as a housekeeper and then in several restaurants, she was hired as a cook in the school lunch program.


Esther Izaak, Esther Izaak, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives. Jun 2016

Esther Izaak, Esther Izaak, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives.

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Esther Izaak was born on the island of Montserrat, where she attended secondary school. She continued her education at the University of the Virgin Islands, as well as studying in the United Kingdom. After several years teaching, she accepted the position of the director of the School Food Authority for St. Thomas and St. John. She is now the training director for St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John.


Helen Phillips, Helen Phillips, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives. Jun 2016

Helen Phillips, Helen Phillips, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives.

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Helen Phillips is a dedicated school nutrition advocate. Her current work involves projects relative to enhancing the good work of school nutrition professionals across the country. As a retired director of school nutrition after more than 25 years working in school nutrition administration, she has extensive program knowledge and experience. During Helen’s successful career she served in numerous state and national leadership roles with the School Nutrition Association of Virginia and the national School Nutrition Association, serving as president of each. She has worked on various projects with allied organizations including the Pew Charitable Trusts, American Heart Association, Share Our …


Ikhlas Khan Receives Um Distinguished Researcher Award, Edwin Smith May 2016

Ikhlas Khan Receives Um Distinguished Researcher Award, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

Associate director of National Center for Natural Products Research excels in leadership, scholarship


Constitution Of The Senate Of The Faculty, May 2016, University Of Mississippi. Faculty Senate May 2016

Constitution Of The Senate Of The Faculty, May 2016, University Of Mississippi. Faculty Senate

Constitutions

The constitution of the faculty senate of the University of Mississippi, updated May 2016.


The Masculinized Work Of Energy Development: Unequal Opportunities And Risks For Women In Pennsylvania Shale Gas Boomtown Communities, Erin Mchenry-Sorber, Kai A. Schafft, Ian Burfoot-Rochford, Daniella Hall Apr 2016

The Masculinized Work Of Energy Development: Unequal Opportunities And Risks For Women In Pennsylvania Shale Gas Boomtown Communities, Erin Mchenry-Sorber, Kai A. Schafft, Ian Burfoot-Rochford, Daniella Hall

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

The proliferation of unconventional shale gas development has revived scholarly interest in the impacts of rapid industrial development on communities, schools, policies and politics, public health, the environment, and economic growth. However, with few exceptions, close examinations of the gendered structure of opportunity within areas experiencing rapid shale gas development have largely been absent from this literature. This article uses key informant interview data from low income men and women, as well as from social service providers within Pennsylvania communities heavily affected by shale gas development. In contrast to assertions that shale gas development will yield broad-based economic development impacts …


April 25, 2016, The Daily Mississippian Apr 2016

April 25, 2016, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.


April 20, 2016, The Daily Mississippian Apr 2016

April 20, 2016, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.


Um Nutrition And Hospitality Management Conducts Leadership Session, Nathan Weber Apr 2016

Um Nutrition And Hospitality Management Conducts Leadership Session, Nathan Weber

University of Mississippi News

Global Leadership through Service Symposium features industry professionals


Natural Products Center Hosts Annual Botanicals Conference, Edwin Smith Apr 2016

Natural Products Center Hosts Annual Botanicals Conference, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

April 11-14 sessions to focus on regulatory issues in dietary supplements and cosmetics


Wellness Rebels: Hilarie Bain, Michael Newsom Mar 2016

Wellness Rebels: Hilarie Bain, Michael Newsom

University of Mississippi News

UM printing director stays active to set an example for her family, coworkers


James Robinson Discovers His Passion Through Um Engineering, Ryan Upshaw Mar 2016

James Robinson Discovers His Passion Through Um Engineering, Ryan Upshaw

University of Mississippi News

Senior demonstrates leadership in research and teaching, eyes medical school


March 22, 2016, The Daily Mississippian Mar 2016

March 22, 2016, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.


Um Researchers Examine How Exercise Combats Aging, Michael Newsom Mar 2016

Um Researchers Examine How Exercise Combats Aging, Michael Newsom

University of Mississippi News

Study sheds light on effects of working out on human chromosomes


March 2, 2016, The Daily Mississippian Mar 2016

March 2, 2016, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.


The Business Case For Breastfeeding, Harvard Law School Mississippi Delta Project Mar 2016

The Business Case For Breastfeeding, Harvard Law School Mississippi Delta Project

Delta Directions: Publications

Breastfeeding has the potential to decrease government spending and improve business practices. A 2014 CDC survey of breastfeeding rates nationwide found that Mississippi had the fourth-lowest breastfeeding rate in the country.2 Mississippi ranks lowest in the nation for six month exclusive breastfeeding.


Tanya Dube, Tanya Dube, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives. Feb 2016

Tanya Dube, Tanya Dube, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives.

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Tanya Dube was born and raised in Massachusetts, and after high school joined the military, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. She is now a school food service manager in Alaska.


Johanna Herron, Johanna Herron, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives. Feb 2016

Johanna Herron, Johanna Herron, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives.

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Johanna Herron works with the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development to promote the Farm to School Program.


Elizabeth E. Edelman, Elizabeth E. Edelman, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives. Feb 2016

Elizabeth E. Edelman, Elizabeth E. Edelman, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives.

Oral History Project (all interviews)

An Anchorage, Alaska native, Elizabeth E. Edelman has worked in numerous areas of school nutrition in Alaska, and now is working as the food service manager in the head cook program in the Valdez district.


Lori Buzzell, Lori Buzzell, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives. Feb 2016

Lori Buzzell, Lori Buzzell, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives.

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Lori Buzzell worked for seven years in the Juneau, Alaska school nutrition program and now works in curriculum development, including incorporating a wellness policy into the school physical education programs.