…One, two, three it’s a farmer’s life for me! Spend a day out in the fields and find out what farmers do! You’ll also find endnotes with fascinating facts about animals and crops. Go to www.barefootbooks.com/farmerslife to access your audio singalong of music by The Flannery Brothers and video animation online. This book is also available in a Spanish edition entitled ¡Vivamos la Granja! …
…n interact with their animals, and lots more. Passes are $25 in advance. For more information about the tour and to purchase a pass online, visit www.asapconnections.org….
…de for transforming your lawn into garden beds. You can also visit the OGS online Gardener’s Library for tips on container gardening, improving your soil, organic weed and pest control, 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 directl…
…e and domesticated plants. This book includes a companion documentary and online teacher’s guide. Choice, Control, & Change: Using Science to Make Food and Activity Decisions, by Koch, Contento, Barton (National Gardening Association): Learn about the human body systems and how food and activity are important in its well being through studying diet and activity choices. (Grades 6-8). Farm to Table and Beyond, by Koch, Contento, Barton (National…
…When her mom runs out of potatoes, Sue sets out to learn where the new potatoes will come from. The journey takes her to the grocery store, the warehouse that supplies the store, and the farm that supplies the warehouse….
…(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 age of 18, b…
…and remove parchment. Flip back over and cut into desired shapes or bars. Store at room temp. Resources for Wednesday, 12/9 Growing Minds Lesson Plans Seed Exploration (preschool): Children learn about seeds through hands-on activities, inquiry, and seed exploration. What Plants Need (preschool): Children will become familiar with the different things plants need to survive and grow. Children will learn to listen and participate in a group acti…
…n regions of nine states, including North Carolina. Visit their website or online store to explore their artwork. Visit the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway to see examples of historic and modern Southern Appalachian textiles. Local Cloth is a non-profit organization dedicated to growing the fiber supply chain in Western North Carolina and enhancing the lives of those who make their living in fiber industries. They host workshops and ot…
…orth 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.com….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu2_G9CbYvo Ever wondered how apples are grown in Western North Carolina? Join Natalie, Rylie, and JJ–the junior farmers at TK Family Farm in Rutherfordton, NC–for a kid’s perspective on growing apples and living on a farm. Hear about how farmers like the Klimstra family help to take care of their land, along with how apples are planted, grown, and processed for sale. JJ also shares his favorite things to do on the…