California Bountiful - September-October 2021 Issue

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Contest deadlines approach From Fido to photos: Time is ticking if you’d like to enter two of the California Farm Bureau’s most popular contests. Cash prizes totaling more than $4,000 are at stake in these members-only competitions. The deadline for the second annual FarmDog Contest, which recognizes dogs that work alongside California farmers and ranchers, is Sept. 17. The 40th annual Photo Contest, which challenges amateur photographers to capture images of California’s agricultural bounty, closes Sept. 30. Find details for both at cfbf.com.

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Another reason to eat California prunes A recent study published in the Journal of the Orthopedic Research Society indicates a diet high in prunes prevents bone loss associated with spinal cord injury, while also restoring a fraction of the bone lost after such injury. “Healthy bones come from the right exercise and diet,” said Leslie Bonci, a registered dietitian and consultant for the California Prune Board. “Prunes are particularly rich in bone-building minerals,” including boron and manganese.

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