Kitchen Classrooms

Greeley-Evans School District 6 Farm to School

Greeley-Evans School District 6 began its Farm to School program in 2007, when the District purchased one crop of cherry tomatoes for $239. Since then, with the assistance of numerous grants, including the USDA's Farm to School Grant, the program has expanded to other fruits, vegetables, dairy, and even meat and poultry items. Today, about 80% of our lunches are prepared from scratch in our Central Production Kitchen (CPK), and around 25% of our food purchases are local, with the rate of local food purchases increasing each year.

Green Teacher Network

Green Teacher Network serves as a central resource in the Charlotte region to advance academics, health and enviornmental sustainability through schoolyard gardens.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Quarterly Workshops Held 2013-2014 academic school year :
August 20, 2013 – Introduction to Gardening – First Ward Elementary – 23 attended
November 1, 2013 – Gardening 101 – CPCC Harris Campus – 79 attended
February 18, 2014 (in the snow) – Gardening 201 – The Park Expo – 86 attended
May 3, 2014 – Gardening Skills Outside – Garinger High School Urban Farm – 49 attended

Children's Day School - Farm and Garden Program

At CDS we recognize that an intimate relationship with nature is critical for a child's full development. Our large, sunny schoolyard features an organic garden and farm, home to chickens and sheep that give children opportunities to experience first-hand the connections inherent to a healthy ecosystem, as well as to develop a sense of place and season. The CDS farm and garden program has three educational objectives for our students:

Stable Meadows Life Enrichment Center and Farm

~~Mission Statement:

Stable Meadows Life Enrichment Center and Farm is dedicated to the healing and improvement of individuals through counseling, coaching, self-discovery, mindfulness and professional wellness services

Business Philosophy:

The Henry Ford & Henry Ford Academy

The Henry Ford celebrates 300 years of American history and innovation at Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, and Benson Ford Research Center.

Adirondack Farm to School Initiative

The Adirondack Farm to School Initiative (ADKF2S) was formed in 2013 when the SLCS Food Service Director, Ruth Pino, organized a committee to create initial connections between schools and local farms in order to support the local economy, serve local foods in schools, and bring food-related education into the classroom. 

We currently support School Gardens in 4 School Districts and are working with Garden Coordinators, teachers, and committed volunteers to develop garden-based curriculum for K-12 in the following schools:

Veggiecation Program

Veggiecation® is an evidence-based children's culinary nutrition-education program that promotes and educates communities on the health benefits of vegetables and how to prepare them in simple, unique, affordable, and most importantly, delicious ways.  Veggiecation lessons allow children and parents to develop the culinary skills that will empower them to prepare meals that are health conscious and environmentally sustainable.  This ability will benefit participants throughout their lives and allow them to make food choices that are socially conscious and give them the power to take respons

Vetri Community Partnership

Founded in 2008 by acclaimed chef Marc Vetri and restaurateur Jeff Benjamin, the Vetri Community Partnership works to help kids experience the connection between healthy eating and healthy living. Through food, education and social interaction, the VCP works to give children the nutritional foundation they need to grow and thrive.

Program descriptions 

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