…y. For more information on their programs view here. Childrens Literature: Lulu and the Hunger Monster by Erik Talkin tells the story of when Lulu’s mother’s van breaks down, money for food becomes tight, and the Hunger Monster comes into their lives. Only visible to Lulu, Hunger Monster is a troublemaker who makes it hard for her to concentrate in school. How will Lulu help her mom and defeat the Monster when Lulu has promised never to speak the…
…https://youtu.be/09MIHpQx6Wo Students at Cullowhee Valley Elementary School enjoy a taste test of local sweet potatoes with help from Western Carolina University pre-service teachers and dietitians through ASAP’s Growing Minds Farm to School Program! Education and Nutrition Teachers: Use this video as a training tool for cafeteria taste tests!…
…https://youtu.be/Q7ybQF0q22s This video introduces children to various farm animals around Shared Blessings Farm in Cullowhee, NC….
…by 98% and 104% for adults ages 19+ years. A serving of mushrooms also includes important antioxidants of about 2.2 mg ergothioneine and 3.5 mg glutatione. Fun Fact: Researchers estimate there are 3,000 different species of mushrooms that grow in North Carolina. Recipe: Enjoying garden pizzas with Chef William Dissen. Chef Dissen brought along lots of ingredients to choose from, and Hall Fletcher Elementary students piled their English muffins hi…
…h Carolina. The Lee’s grow many interesting crops on their family farm, including the purple sweet potatoes and bok choy (an Asian leafy green vegetable that is related to cabbage) seen in this video. They also grow Asian pears and persimmons, bitter melon, several varieties of rice, and more. The Lee’s sell their produce at farmers tailgate markets throughout Asheville. Learn more about the history of this family farm and the rice they grow. Thi…
…https://youtu.be/OXgoxhKK7Wo Kindergarten students from Cullowhee Valley Elementary School cook apple cabbage quesadillas with help from Western Carolina University pre-service teachers and dietitians through ASAP’s Growing Minds Farm to School Cooking Program! Education and nutrition teachers: Use this video as a tool to show students how to conduct classroom cooking demonstrations….
https://youtu.be/iGkLBbOnqWw Farmer Daniel Bryant practices minimal-to-no-till agriculture and takes great effort to nourish living soil while farmer Ellie Goldstein focuses on supplying and supporting the local community with rich produce, like their winter carrots. Find out why winter carrots are their favorite and what it takes to be good stewards of the environment. Smallholding Farm is located in Morganton, NC. “Our vision for the farm is to…
…https://youtu.be/FJ1fpsqWgw8 Our Growing Minds video premiered on the big screen at our Farm to School Institute at the North Carolina Center for Health and Wellness at UNC Asheville….
…e farmers at Yellow Mountain Garden in Franklin, NC. Set the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you will learn about small farming, agriculture, and why Malcolm grows a little bit of everything. The farm is set in the middle of a wetland area so you will see a lot of radishes being grown. You will also learn what motivates Malcolm and his family to be farmers, their community visions, and goals to help support food deserts with their local crops….
…paintings of watermelons, also have been discovered in Egyptian tombs (including King Tut’s) built more than 4,000 years ago. However, those watermelons looked and tasted much different than the watermelons we know and love today. Other interesting facts about watermelons: They are in the cucurbit family, which includes melon, pumpkin, squash, and cucumber. Watermelon is a great source of vitamins A, B6, C, and thiamin. A cup and a half of water…