…to register for the 2024 Crunch! You will receive an email with a link to download the 2024 Crunch Guide upon submission of the form. Click here for the 2024 one page Crunch Flyer! PLEASE NOTE: The registration form is a Google Doc. If you cannot access it, please contact the Growing Minds team at (828) 236-1282 to sign up. Promote your NC Crunch event on social media: We’ve created new social media graphics that you can download and share to hel…
…ids in the spring. The event is free and reimbursement is available for area Child Nutrition Director’s mileage to and from the event. Please RSVP by March 15 and join us to become a part of Farm to School in the Southern Appalachians! Email brittany@nullnullasapconnections.org or call 828-236-1282 to let us know that you’ll be coming. Tuesday, April 9 4-7pm Yesterday Spaces @ Gaining Ground Farm Leicester, NC Food will be provided by Luella’s BBQ and…
…ecans evenly over pizza; top with arugula mixture. Cut pizza into 6 wedges. Recipe from https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/apple-goat-cheese-pecan-pizza …
…Providers Ever wondered how many tomatoes to purchase and prepare for 25 4-year-olds at lunch? These user-friendly guides do the purchasing and prep calculations for you and take away the guesswork! We know that caregivers want to offer more fresh vegetables and fruits when it is feasible. We also know how challenging it can be to calculate how many pounds of vegetables or fruits to purchase for children in day care settings. It can also be diff…
…where students will sort, sell, and buy apples. Sweet Potato Applesauce (K-2): A no-heat recipe that features local apples and sweet potatoes, with literature and curriculum connections. Apple Carrot Salad (K-2): A no-heat recipe that features local apples, with literature and curriculum connections. An Apple a Day (3-5): Students learn about different varieties of apples, make apple juice, and devise their own methods of extracting juice. The…
…rlie spins himself a cocoon. When spring arrives, the cocoon opens and out comes Charlie—transformed into a beautiful butterfly. Now everyone wants him to be part of their group. What will Charlie do about these fair-weather friends? Watch a read-aloud on YouTube to find out. Find more books Looking for more garden-themed children’s books? Visit the Growing Minds’ farm to school literature database to browse our recommendations. Type “butterflies…
…arms. In this portion of my internship, I have the opportunity to work side-by-side with owner and registered dietitian Nicole Coston. I help Nicole run day-to-day operations of the farm and social media outreach, and have even had the chance to get my hands dirty in the field. Our farm has a CSA program that requires many hours of attention so that we can provide the highest quality local produce to our community. Also, I have partnered with the…
…feet for healthy growth. At harvest time, pumpkins can be turned into jack-o-lanterns and their seeds roasted for a tasty and nutritious snack. Annual. Strawflowers, like gomphrena, have papery bracts that make them excellent dried flowers. They come in a variety of colors including shades of red, orange, yellow, pink and white. Brighten up a winter classroom with flowers the children have helped grow. Sunflowers are universally loved by children…
…easy to use format and streamlined recipes. The Toolkit is available as a free digital download. To download click in the black space to the right of the Toolkit. The download arrow will then drop down. View the Spanish version here. Webinar: How to Use the Farm to Preschool Toolkit Early care and education professionals can watch this recorded webinar to get an introduction to the four core components of Farm to Preschool, as well as how to use…
…ons. We’re fortunate to have a partnership with Sow True Seed, an Asheville-based company that is able to supply us not only with standard favorites like Watermelon Radishes but also traditional Appalachian varieties like Upland Creasy Greens and Yard Long Red Asparagus Beans! Are you an educator in Western North Carolina? Contact us to find out how you can get free seeds for your school garden. Visit Sow True Seed on the web at www.sowtrueseed.co…