com to register for free content and download
materials.

Gold'n Plump(R) Ahead of the Flock in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity

In addition, every child receives a goodie bag
with health and fitness related activities and information to use in
classrooms, or to take home and share with family members.

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This entertaining and
educational program is produced and performed by some of the Twin Cities top
improv actors.

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The monthly syndicated column
is now available free-of-charge to newspapers, magazines and Web sites.
"Obesity is a nationwide health issue of crises proportions.

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garden.org . Grosch and the rest of the cast have performed in
dozens of shows for literally thousands of young people.

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About National Gardening Association
The National Gardening Association (NGA), founded in 1972, is a national
nonprofit leader in plant-based education.

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, Family Features Editorial
Syndicate, Inc."
Gardening with Charlie is also available to Web sites through Family
Features' Web feed, eSyndicate , which delivers lifestyle content to more than
600 Web sites. Family Features' clients include some of the nation's top
companies, commodity boards and associations, and their advertising and public
relations agencies. The company is
also actively involved in the Minnesota Youth Sports Festival (MYSF), which is
a two-day sports challenge event held June 18-19 at the National Sports Center
in Blaine.

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The columns will cover a variety of garden topics throughout the
year from pest controls , to shrubs, to fall planting and composting.culinary.com or call 1-800-800-5579., Gold'n Plump Poultry , with their
lovable mascot Cooper(R), is visiting schools across Minnesota this spring
with its "Raised to be Gold'n" School Tour, a fun and interactive pep-fest for
health designed to teach kids how to lead healthy, active lives. Sponsors will be on site promoting healthy products for kids, and there
will be fun and interactive games for the entire family., Gold'n Plump Poultry is a family -owned provider
of premium chicken products to retail, deli and foodservice customers
throughout the Midwest and in other parts of the country.

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And, of course, there's Cooper,
Gold 'n Plump's mascot.

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In his first two columns (now available for downloading), Charlie talks
about this year's award winning plants and provides tips for simple container
gardening. "The new gardening column by Charlie Nardozzi allows
Family Features to provide an even wider range of free quality editorial
content to print and online publications and their readers.

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MISSION, Kan.familyfeatures . For more
information, visit http://www. Categories include football, baseball, soccer and
golf .

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The concern
in Minnesota is so great that Governor Pawlenty declared 2005 the 'Year of
Fitness '.com for information on
its full line of poultry products, as well as side-dish suggestions,
innovative chicken-based recipes, general cooking and safe handling tips,
chicken nutrition information, company history, background and more.

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Their Best

SAINT CLOUD, Minn.

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and the National Gardening Association (NGA) announce the
launch of a new column, Gardening With Charlie.
"The National Gardening Association is recognized as an authority on
America's consumer lawn and garden market. "Chicken is a healthy,
low-fat protein choice and an important part of a healthy diet.goodboypromotions . Cloud, Minn.

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It's also a
food that almost every kid loves, so it's natural for Gold'n Plump to assume a
leadership role in advocating healthy eating and an active life-style with
young people . The company employs
about 1,500 people and contracts with nearly 300 growers in Minnesota and
Wisconsin .

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FamilyFeatures. Food, home and gardening enthusiasts can explore
http://www. Its mission is to promote gardening
as a means to renew and sustain the essential connection among people, plants,
and the environment. The program, aimed at children K-6, is free to schools and
features original songs , music, dances and activities -- all designed to
promote healthy eating, exercise and community action . In addition, a
Minnesota Twins baseball player, along with TC the Bear, will make special
guest appearances at three schools throughout the month of May. Who doesn't love a giant lovable, hugable chicken?"
Every show wraps up with Cooper leading kids in the traditional Chicken Dance. Participating schools also
receive free products such as Gold'n Plump Lil' Chicks(R) healthy chicken
nuggets and low-fat skim milk from Cass Clay(R), which they may serve for
lunch the day of the show.goldnplump .

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Gardening With Charlie features Charlie Nardozzi, Senior Horticulturist
and spokesperson for the National Gardening Association.net to find a comprehensive collection of articles, links
and other resources. Schools can learn
more about the "Raised to be Gold'n" School Tour by calling toll -free 1-800-
328-2845 x 6290. Log on to
http://www.

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Nardozzi is a
nationally recognized garden writer, book author, speaker and radio and
television personality.familyfeatures.

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Paul's
Highwood Hill Elementary School on Monday, May 9.com for more information on this free event.

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Family Features is pleased to
partner with NGA," said Dena Strum Klein, president of Family Features
Editorial Syndicate, Inc. "This is a top-notch
performance," said Grosch.

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The Gold'n Plump "Raised to be Gold'n" School Tour kicks-off at St. We're just trying to create a fun, interactive way to bring
that message to Minnesota kids.
The "Raised to be Gold'n" School Tour is free.
Visit Gold'n Plump online at http://www.
Based in St.

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About Family Features
Family Features Editorial Syndicate, headquartered in Mission, KS, was
established in 1974 and is a leading producer and distributor of syndicated
food and lifestyle content for the national media - including thousands of
newspapers, magazines and online outlets. For more information about Family Features , please visit
http://www.
The "Raised to be Gold'n" School Tour is one of several health and fitness
initiatives that Gold'n Plump is supporting for kids in 2005.

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Family Features and National Gardening Association Launch Gardening Column

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com/columns or contact Wendy
MacDonald, Media Communications Manager at wmacdonald@familyfeatures.com.

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The
new column appeals to readers with its insightful horticultural information
and practical gardening tips. Editors are encouraged to visit
http://www. Kids from 7-13 select two sports and complete a skills challenge
relating to each sport.

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Editors interested in more information about running Gardening
With Charlie can visit http://www. To fulfill this mission NGA offers publications and
programs focused on five core areas: youth education, health and wellness ,
environmental stewardship, community development, and home gardening. Eating habits and activity levels are determined early in life, and
as a Minnesota-based food company, we think it's our responsibility to teach
kids to make healthy choices that will benefit them throughout their lives,"
said Susan Worwa, Gold'n Plump School Tour Director. "
This 45-minute program was produced, directed by and features Greta
Grosch, a seasoned performer and half of The Silly Sisters, a Minneapolis-
based theatrical company. "We have original songs and music, sets designed by
folks from Sesame Street and talent who have performed in programs for big
name companies like McDonald's and Target.