Striped Roots. . . November’s Farm Fresh Food Day featured 4 different root vegetables grown on 3 local farms: Hakurei Turnips and Watermelon Radishes from Capella Farm Chioggia Beets and Hakurei Turnips from Tantre Farm Napoli Carrots from Seeley Farm Here’s what they looked like at Mill Creek: Our Farm to School Coordinator and graciousContinue reading “Striped Roots and Winter Boots”
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Creekside Garden and Kitchen Acitivites
Recently, Creekside Intermediate school’s students have enjoyed lessons in the kitchen classroom and garden with the School Garden Coordinator and Farm to School Coordinator. Students in Lifetime Fitness classes got an opportunity to explore an aspect of their core curriculum in an experiential manner with the School Garden Coordinator. Students made granola during a lessonContinue reading “Creekside Garden and Kitchen Acitivites”
Farm Fresh Food Days: First Success
Our first Farm Fresh Food Days tasting went swimmingly! On our very first day of the tasting, we had some coverage from local news at Cornerstone Elementary. You can see the resulting article and photos HERE. This month, tastings of Cherry Tomatoes and Basil from local farms and our school gardens happened at Cornerstone, Bates,Continue reading “Farm Fresh Food Days: First Success”
Farm Fresh Food Days
Our Farm to School Coordinator is working with Dexter Food and Nutrition Services and local farmers to sample foods grown on local farms in Dexter cafeterias during lunch. These tastings will be once per month and will feature a fresh, seasonal food that students can try in a safe, fun environment. See the flyer here:Continue reading “Farm Fresh Food Days”