nutrition education – Gleaning the Field

Core Principles Series: Cultivate a Connection to Food

If they grow it, they’ll eat it. It will seem less bizarre if they are part of the growing process.

Core Principles Series: Make Connections to Home and Community

A class field trip to the farmers market illustrates just one of the many connections to home and community made with garden-based education.

Core Principles Series: Utilize an Integrated Curriculum

Throughout 2022, I’ll be sharing Nathan Larson’s 15 “Core Principles of Garden-Based Education,” using them as an organizing frame for reflecting on the school garden movement in Napa County.

Four Keys to Grant Collaboration: A Farm-to-School Success Story

Farm to School recently announced record-setting funding for feeding and teaching kids. Read these tips as you think about your grant proposal.

“Monsters Don’t Eat Broccoli!” and Other Halloween Reads

Stay safe this Halloween with creative planting activities and not-so-scary vegetable books.

Cooking Up Food Education

As a former classroom teacher, I can attest to the powerful pull food has for students.

Guest Post: Try “One Bite” Salsa Straight from the Garden

Despite the fact that I am not an expert gardener, I still find the importance and joy of sharing my experiences with food, the connection between garden-to-classroom and farm-to-table lessons.

Celebrate Summer’s Bounty with a Triple Tomato Taste Test

The Triple Tomato Taste lesson is a perfect way to connect home and school in meaningful ways during Food Literacy Month!

Stone Soup for the Body, Soul, & Society as a Whole

Stone Soup encourages students to try a wide variety of vegetables while building classroom community through cuisine.

How Do You Like Your Zs?

Following these garden-to-cafeteria guidelines eased the way for a motivated group of teachers, students, food service professionals, and community members.