March is Women's History Month

Women's History Month

March 1st marks the first day of Women's History Month. Food may not be the first thing that comes to mind during Women's History Month, but women and agriculture have run parallel courses since the dawn of time. Countless women have contributed to the science of food, altered the ways in which we eat today, and influenced the food world in ways such as selective plant breeding, dairy equipment engineering, and refrigeration innovations.  

Have you ever thought about the wonder of our modern day conveniences? One such woman changed the way we keep milk, eggs and meat safe for our daily consumption. The late Mary Engle Pennington, after obtaining her PhD in 1895, spent forty years traveling the nation, researching insulation techniques for transport of perishable goods. At the end of her career she oversaw the design of commercial and modern home refrigerators. That's pretty cool!

SNAP-Ed educators at Healthy Acadia offer year-round cooking and nutrition classes in partnership with schools and organizations throughout Hancock and Washington counties. To learn more or schedule a class, contact Allie or Kirsten in Washington County, or Nicole or Despe in Hancock County.