. . . resource links

5aday.com - site for 'Produce for Better Health Foundation', America's largest public/private nutrition education program. Definition of 'what is a serving' and links to U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and food pyramid.

AboutProduce.com - produce industry site with information on individual fruits and vegetables; seasonal availibility.

PMA.com - Produce Marketing Association-global trade association representing agribusiness; information on seasonal availibility and industry positions on organics and biotechnology (news and issues-fact sheets).

Slowfood.com - site for SlowFood movement, an international organization, founded in Italy in 1986. SlowFood, being the opposite of fast food, dedicated to the traditional pleasures of enjoying wholesome food.

CCOF.org - California Certified Organic Farmers-dedicated to providing accurate, scientifically sound, useful information about the relationship between and organic food and health.

Chefscollaborative.org - this site is developed by chefs for the purpose of extolling the virtues of all things 'sustainable.'

Nutritiouslygourmet.com - information on nutrition, food pyramid and accurate list of seasonal produce.

CRFG.org- California Rare Fruit Growers-great information and text on well known and lesser known fruits.