Meet Your Farmer: The Liar’s Table

…and our CSA (community supported agriculture) members love it. People who shop at our store love it, it’s kind of a treat.” Food Security Resources Food security is a growing issue in NC. Families are struggling to make ends meet and communities have tried to meet that need in a variety of ways. Each county is doing food outreach in a different way, and the YMCA of WNC is doing amazing things! Not only do they serve free meals for kids under the…

Growing Minds Day by Day: Week of April 27

…Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees   Well I can tell by the way you walk to the store,  you’re feeling stressed, feeling bored.  This factory food is all the same,  full of junk, totally lame.   Eggs and bread, fruit and meat,  You can buy it locally.  Keep those boxes on the shelves.  We can grow it all ourselves!   Whether you’re a farmer or a backyard gardener you can grow your own food, Grow your own food.  Save a lot of money and satisfy your tumm…

Growing Minds Day by Day: Week of April 13

…and more.  Purchase seeds: Flower, herb, fruit, and vegetable seeds can be purchased online from our friends at Asheville-based Sow True Seed.  Purchase plant starts: If starting your own seeds seems daunting, you can simply purchase seedlings to transplant directly into your new garden. Seedlings, also known as plant starts, can be purchased from local farmers markets, including the ASAP Market at A-B Tech. Find out where else to look for starts…

Middle and High School Resources

…the movie, to promote critical thinking and understanding complex issues. Note: You will want to preview this movie to make sure all parts are appropriate for your class. Food for Thought, Food for Life (2015): We want our food fast, convenient, and cheap, but at what cost? This short film explains the downsides of current agribusiness practices, and also introduces us to farmers, chefs, researchers, educators, and advocates who are providing solu…

vegetable seed starts

Growing Minds Day by Day: Week of February 15

…combe County.  Order seeds Flower, herb, fruit, and vegetable seeds can be purchased online from our friends at Asheville-based Sow True Seed, or order heirloom seeds from the farmers at Long Family Farms & Gallery in Murphy, NC. Listen to an episode of ASAP’s Growing Local to learn more about Saving Seeds and Sustaining Cherokee Traditions at Long Family Farm. Each spring and fall, Growing Minds also offers a limited selection of free seeds for s…

Favorite Fall Recipes from Dietetic Intern Maddie

…local feta cheese 2 tablespoons tahini dressing Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Place squash, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl; toss to combine. Spread mixture in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 28 to 30 minutes, flip once halfway. While the squash bakes, place lentils in a medium saucepan. Cover with water to 3 inches above lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until lentils…

School year filled with farm to school success using online learning for special education students

…omote the local item(s) on their menus, and are always looking for ways to purchase and promote locally grown food. Over in Haywood County, local produce comes to the schools (in addition to purchasing local from Marvin’s Produce and the NCDA F2S program) straight from a GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certified farm, Seasonal Produce Farm in Haywood County. Haywood County also participated in a project with ASAP, selecting five schools to make…

Growing Minds Day by Day: Week of May 25

…r children. Remember, learning to identify birds and trees takes practice! Online Tree and Bird Identification Tools and Tips The Cornell Lab online birding guide with Instant ID help Audubon’s easy ways to get kids birding (includes instructions for making DIY cardboard binoculars) NC Tree Identification Tool from North Carolina Cooperative Extension Arbor Day What Tree Is That? online identification field guide Lesson Plans This week we’re recom…

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