Apply for a Farm to School Month/Food Day planning grant!

…he school’s Farm to School Month/Food Day celebration Purchase curriculum supplies that will be utilized in the months leading up to October 2013, to connect the curriculum with the activities of Farm to School Month/Food Day. Applications must be submitted online by 5 p.m. EDT on March 15, 2013 to be considered. This mini-grant program was made possible through the generous sponsorship of the United Natural Foods Inc., Foundation.” Click on over…

Local Food in Schools

…Appalachian Grown region can create a free institutional listing in ASAP’s online Local Food Guide. Being listed in ASAP’s Local Food Guide will help you connect with local family farms who need buyers for their products, while also recognizing the important work your school is doing to support local food systems and connect children to local food and farms. Ready to get in the guide? The 30-minute video below will walk you through the steps of cr…

Growing Minds Day by Day: Week of July 6

…e of bread. 5. Put slices of cucumber, pepper, and carrot on top. Enjoy!   Online Resources for Wednesday, 7/8 Growing Minds Resources for Summer Veggie Crowns (Preschool Lesson Plan): Encourage children to gain knowledge and interest in new fruits and vegetables by making vegetable crowns. Children will learn to identify new fruits and vegetables. They will associate vegetables and fruits with a positive experience making a fun art project. Past…

Growing Minds Day by Day: Week of April 6

…ase muffin cups and fill ⅔ full. Bake at 400°F/200°C for 18 to 20 minutes. Online Resources of the Day for Wednesday, 4/8: Bee City USA + Pollinator Lesson Plans Bee City USA is a national program that brings people together to make communities better places for bees and native pollinators. Pollinators like bees play a critical role in our food system, as more than 150 food crops in the US depend on pollinators, including blueberries, apples, squa…

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