You can do this several ways.
But probably the best way is the method given in a National Semi application note: Put two diodes between the "-" terminal of the LM34 and GND. This offsets the voltage by about 1V. You will also note that - because the diodes have a temperature coefficient of their own, you should also measure the voltage at the junction of the diodes and the LM34 and take a differential reading. Of course, this will take two channels of A/D.
Look for National Semi Application Note AN-460, and check out Figure 10.
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