As family and friends gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the many hands that make our holiday meals possible. Across the land-grant university system, researchers, educators, and Extension professionals work year-round to ensure American families have access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food. From seed to your plate (and even the fridge and back to your plate!), we are grateful for the land-grant university experts that support our favorite Thanksgiving traditions, and help feed people, strengthen communities, and improve lives.
Thank a pollinator for your Thanksgiving dinner
University of Missouri Extension
When giving thanks this Thanksgiving, give a special nod to pollinators that make much of your feast possible. A third of the American diet— including Thanksgiving favorites like squash, cranberries, and green beans—relies on pollinators.
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Healthy Holiday Sides
OSU Extension
Add great flavor and brighten up your holiday meals with unique twists on some seasonal favorites. These veggie-focused recipes bring more fiber, nutrients, and variety to the table while still delivering big taste.
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Tips for safely storing Thanksgiving leftovers
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Many people enjoy eating Thanksgiving leftovers, but without proper storage, they can lead to foodborne illness. Learn tips from a food safety specialist with expertise in food safety, food microbiology and foodborne pathogens.
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