Growing Minds Day by Day: Fourth Week of October

…ur favorite pumpkin stories.  Local Food Recipe: Planning on carving a jack-o-lantern this week in celebration of Halloween? Don’t throw away your pumpkin seeds! Pumpkin seeds can be baked into a tasty, crunchy fall treat. Pumpkin seeds are a healthy source of fiber, protein, and vitamins. They can be seasoned with a little salt before roasting, or you can toss them with a blend of dried spices and make up your own unique flavor profile! Roasted P…

Something Beautiful

…The search for something beautiful can be difficult in a city where trash clutters the street and graffiti splatters the doors, but that won’t stop this curious child from taking a closer look at the world around her….

Growing Minds Day by Day: Second Week of August

…s: Drill small holes in the container, fill it with top soil, add a bit of compost (bagged mushroom compost is a great, affordable choice), and you’re ready to plant. Plant spinach seeds an inch apart and an inch deep. Be sure to keep the seeds well watered, especially during the first two weeks after you’ve planted them. For best results, keep the container in the cool shade and water daily until the spinach seedlings poke through the soil, then…

Growing Minds Day by Day: Second Week of June

…s that will allow community members to pick safely. Reach out directly to u-pick farms in our Appalachian Grown region via ASAP’s online Local Food Guide to find out what their plans are this year.  Berry Good Summer Smoothie Serves 1 adult or 2 children Ingredients: 1 banana, fresh or frozen 1 cup strawberries (or berries of your choice), fresh or frozen ½ cup milk or non-dairy milk of your choice ½ cup yogurt Directions: Peel the banana. Wash an…

Growing Minds Day by Day: Fourth Week of January

…ildren’s literature lending library feature bears. As a reminder, Asheville-area educators are welcome to check these books out to use with their classes. Here are some of our favorite books that pair bears with garden or nature themes: Jamberry by Bruce Degen Once There was a Tree by Natalia Romanova Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens Seeds! Seeds! Seeds! by Nancy Wallace (included in our preschool Seed Exploration lesson plan) Ugly Pie by Lisa Wh…

Get Local @ School Bulletin Board

…chool cafeteria this fall. Utilizing materials from our Get Local @ School campaign, bulletin boards are an easy way to share information about local agriculture with every student. Want to create a Farm to School bulletin board in your school? Rotate the images seasonally to connect with the monthly Get Local fruit or vegetable and with what is being served in the cafeteria. Make sure to include photos of farmers from your community, local chefs…

Satellite Resource Locations

…pick up at the Cooperative Extension office in Brevard: 98 East Morgan St Brevard, NC 28712 Their hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, and they are closed from noon-1pm for lunch. When you pick up resources please fill out a recipient form so we can track where our materials are being used….

About ASAP

…lding farmer capacity to access market opportunities through workshops, one-on-one support, and the Business of Farming Conference. Managing Asheville City Market and providing support for farmers markets throughout the region.  Connecting chefs and food service buyers with farmers who suit their needs. Certifying local products grown or raised in the Southern Appalachians as Appalachian Grown. Offering local food and farm experiences through the…

Subscribe Now

Are you interested in receiving our Farm to School Monthly newsletter? Receive lesson plans, teaching resources, and more, delivered to your inbox each month. You can also sign up for ASAP's other newsletters.