Rethink the Ranch
Much has changed since the days of cowboys, cattle drives and the Old West.
Virtual Ranch Tours
See how America's beef farmers and ranchers raise cattle to produce high-quality beef.
U.S. Potato Industry Grower Profiles
Take a moment and meet some of the special men and women from across the country who are proud to help feed you and your family.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Fresh Basil Pesto
Give mashed potatoes recipe a twist by adding fresh pesto.
Herbed Beef Tenderloin with Holiday Rice
Roasted center-cut tenderloin coated with herbs and spices and served with festive red-pepper-and-green-bean rice blend.
Herb Topped Beef Roast with Roasted Cauliflower
Top loin roast rubbed with garlic and thyme for big flavor and served with simple, delicious roasted cauliflower.
Road Map for Winter Holiday Food Safety
As the year winds down, check out these easy, important tips for helping keep your food safe at the party and every day.
Festive Food Safety for your Holiday Buffet
Check out these tips for food safe festivities.
Are You in the Scrub Club?
Check out these fun activities for kids that help teach proper hand-washing, too.
Make a Snowman on Your Plate!
Edible crafts are just right for snowy days. Follow these steps to have some fun in the kitchen.
My Plate, My State
Learn what's local in your state!
Hand-Picked: The Story of Pears in the Pacific Northwest
Pears are a great fruit to choose in winter. Check out their journey from tree to you.
What's New with the Flu?
Learn more about what you can do for the 2018-19 flu season.
Cold Weather Fitness Guide
American Heart Association tips for staying active even when there's a chill in the air.
Get Healthy this Holiday Season!
Walking in the mall (or the grocery store!) is a great way to get in those steps when it's extra cold outside.
Kim Kirchherr, MS, RDN, LDN (Illinois), CDE, FAND, ACSM-CPT is an award winning registered dietitian and a certified personal trainer. She serves as the IGA Health & Wellbeing Advisor and is available for consulting and speaking engagements. Kim has experience in agriculture, supermarket, media (traditional and social), hospital-based health and fitness centers, and outpatient medical nutrition therapy programs. She served as the Chair of the Food & Culinary Professionals Dietetic Practice Group (FCP) in 2017-18 and has been chair of both the FCP Agriculture and Supermarket Subgroups. Kim is a past president of Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. www.kimkirchherr.com