Alameda County
Cooperative Extension Alameda County
1131 Harbor Bay Parkway
Suite 131
Alameda, CA 94502
Phone: (510) 567-6812
Fax: (510) 748-9644
Director:
Lucrecia Farfan-Ramirez
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program - FSNEP
The major goal of the Cooperative Extension federally funded Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (FSNEP), is to improve the nutrition-related skills of children of Food Stamp recipients, applicants, and their families.
Community Food Security & Nutrition Policy
The Community Food
Security Program at UCCE Alameda works with community-based organizations,
government agencies, and local residents to build strong and sustainable
regional food systems that increase access to, and consumption of,
affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food in Alameda
County.
Youth Development
Find out about programs and research that focus on Youth Leadership, Life Skills and Youth Risk and Violence Prevention.
Environmental Horticulture Program
Turfgrass, Soil and Water
School Gardens
Starting and maintaining a garden with simple guidelines and suggestions can make a gardening project manageable and rewarding.
5 a Day—Power Play! Campaign
California Children's 5 a Day-Power Play! Campaign
Program is designed to increase childrens' knowledge and consumption of fruits & vegetables by providing nutrition education to 9-11 year old children.
Nutrition Education Training Academy (NETA)
The Nutrition Education Training Academy links the University of California and Early Childhood Education Providers through technical assistance, training and resource materials in the areas of nutrition, food safety & sanitation, child feeding practices, gardening and physical activity.
Master Gardener Program
Trained volunteers provide advice and support for local gardeners.
Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program-EFNEP Youth
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program for youth (EFNEP-Youth) targets two primary audiences: low-income youth and low-income families with young children.
Nutri-Link
The use of technology-based research activities to create an interactive nutrition and physical activity educational game for youth ages 8 - 13 participating in after-school programs.
Nutrition, Family & Consumer Science
The Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences program (NFCS) provides family
and community nutrition education, community consultation, educational
resources, and conducts applied research targeting nutrition and wellness
issues impacting limited-income populations and high-risk families with
small children.
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