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GR GROWIN OWING FARM RM TO S O SCHO CHOOL OL ACR CROSS WASHI HING NGTON ON FO FOR R STU TUDE DENT NT SUCC UCCESS SS Chris Iberle Maddy Halverson & Students Amanda Klindworth & Students WSDA Farm to School River City
Chris Iberle WSDA Farm to School Cheryl Thornton Nooksack Valley School Board Cloud Mountain Farm Center LJ Klinkenberg Cheney School District Maddy Halverson & Students River City Youth Ops Laura Martin Empire Health Foundation Amanda Klindworth & Students Lind-Ritzville School District
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Increase of +0.99 to +1.3 servings of
Improves learning Enhances food & agriculture literacy Better health and future food
3-16% increase in meal
More learning opportunities Supports the local economy High quality, tasty food
Improve student health Teach kids about agriculture Stable market and sales
$0.60-$2.16 increase in economic
1.67 jobs created for each farm to
Increase in food security and
Fun!
Teach kids how their food grows and where it comes from Have fun. Make it an adventure. Kids WILL eat healthy food
HOW THEY GROW
The part of the carrot that you eat is a root that grows underground. Above the soil you will only see a soft bunch of green leaves that look a bit like a fern—that is the carrot top! Carrots grow best in cooler temperatures. In mild climates like Washington, farmers plant seeds early in the spring. Carrots seeds are planted right below the surface. A windy day can ruin the crop by blowing the seeds away! Most carrots are ready for harvesting in less than three months, and they can be picked anytime they are big enough to eat. It is important to cut the leaves off as soon as they areCarrots
HOME GROWN FACTS
November 2016 Inside this issue: Curriculum Corner: Student Detective 2 Curriculum Corner: Science Investigation 2 Curriculum Corner: History of the Carrot 2 Curriculum Corner: Classroom Energizer 3 A Slice of Nutrition 3 Curriculum Corner: Literature Links 3 Curriculum Corner: Just the Facts 3 Plant, Manage, Harvest, and Process CTE: Agribusiness Systems Student led, based on community needs Educational spaces
Traditional classroom Greenhouse Shop Farm/garden Landscaping Kitchen
Food service staff Flexibility & Trust Professional development Curriculum Student Led
weather stations, compost, eating seasonally student surveys/assessments (good teaching)
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