…this activity, wash and cut vegetables into a variety of shapes (round slices, long pieces, chunks, etc.). Arrange vegetables across the table on platters or plates. Set out toothpicks and cutting boards to use as work stations. You could start out by working together to build a sculpture, like the cute summer squash and carrot duck featured here. Once their creative juices are flowing, children can create their own unique sculptures. Find the fu…
…he one area, as the confusion of different scents will be overwhelming. Space scented plants at intervals around your garden. Choose plants that are pollinated by birds or insects rather than plants that release their seeds into the air. This will help any children who suffer from hay fever or asthma. Introduce fresh mulches, wood shavings, grass clippings, etc. which may have new scents. Taste- A favorite sense. Everything in an infant and toddl…
…Breakfast, welcome and opening remarks 9:30-10:45 am Breakout 1 11-12:30 pm Breakout 2 12:30-2:00 pm Lunch and networking 2:15-3:45 pm Breakout 3 3:45-4:00 pm Closing remarks $35 includes resource notebook, local food breakfast, and lunch. All k-12 attendees will receive certificates of completion for CEU purposes. Are you attending the Farm to School Conference and are interested in rebuilding the food system in rural WNC? Plan to come a day earl…
…and Mitchell County. More counties pending approval, all attendees will receive certificates of completion. Registration is limited to 20 people from each county in Western North Carolina and 20 people from the southeast. Keynote Speaker Bio: Tim O’Keefe Tim O’Keefe has been a classroom teacher for almost 35 years, teaching Head Start through sixth grade. As a teacher/researcher, he has written various chapters and articles in professional journa…
…rs. This project began with a pilot project in partnership with Blue Ridge Community College, and is now expanding to community colleges throughout North Carolina. Consulting Our team of consultants brings an in-depth knowledge of local food systems, experience in creating and implementing programs, and a proven ability to successfully manage and evaluate projects of all sizes. We would be happy to speak with you directly about how ASAP can help…