Like everyone in our region, we are still working to comprehend the damage and heartbreak brought by Hurricane Helene. We are thankful to report that all ASAP staff is safe, but many continue to lack basic services such as running water, power, and cell/internet services. Thank you for your patience. Our first step is reestablishing communications with our farmers, educators, and community to make sure people are safe and can access help. For those outside the region who have internet access, donations can be made here.
Lesson Plans
Browse our collection of garden, food and farm, and recipe lesson plans for preschool, K-5, and more. All Growing Minds lesson plans include connections to age-appropriate children’s literature and are aligned with Common Core State Standards, NC Essential Standards, or NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.
Seasonal Resources
Cucumbers are great sliced as a snack. They grow on vines, and sometimes farmers train them to climb trellises to keep the cucumbers off the ground. They belong to the same family as pumpkins, zucchini, and other squashes.
Meet Your Farmer
A video series by Growing Minds
Meet some of the people who grow your food! Our Meet Your Farmer and Junior Farm Tour videos provide students and families with virtual tours of family farms in Western North Carolina.
