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Growing Minds is a program of Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. ASAP’s mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food.

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Preschool

A Fruit is a Suitcase

Ever wonder why a tomato is actually a fruit? This book explains exactly what a fruit is in simple terms that young children can understand.

All in a Day

So much can happen in a single day – rain, sun, work, and rest, and all of it is perfect and beautiful.

Children gain knowledge and interest in new fruits and vegetables through making an alphabet boarder for the classroom. Students learn to identify new fruits and vegetables. Students work together to complete a class project.

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An Earthworm's Life

A simple book about the life cycle of the earthworm.

An Edible Alphabet

Unique woodcut illustrations take you on an edible journey through the alphabet.

Appalachian ABCs

This rhyming alphabet book takes readers on an adventure through Appalachia.

Children use their sense to explore apples and gain confidence in trying new fruits.

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Apples

All about different kind of apples, including how they are grown and sold.

applespumpkins

It’s fall and that can only mean one thing – time for a trip to the local farm for some apples and pumpkins!

Apples, Apples, Apples

How apples grow and what you can do with them.