by: Lyn Jerde (Portage Daily Register)
When life hands you cucumbers, make pickles.
When tomatoes and onions are in season, try pico de gallo.
And if you’ve got bell peppers of any color, you can stuff them with a mixture of ground beef and tomato sauce.
The season for fresh produce is just around the corner, and south-central Wisconsin’s soil and climate yield an abundance of locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Yet, even in Columbia, Dodge and Sauk counties, there are barriers that can make it a challenge for people — especially low-income households, children and senior citizens — to acquire, prepare, store and consume the healthful, often homegrown foods that are vital to a healthy diet.
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