ISU Extension and Outreach - Linn County

Program Type: 
Support Organization, Garden Classrooms
Grade Level/Age Group: 
Middle School, Upper Elementary, Lower Elementary, Kindergarten
Number of Individuals Program Serves: 
2,000
Year Founded: 
2013
About the Program: 

ISU Extension- Linn County provides services to improve the quality of life in its community. They offer research and education on public issues, food and nutrition, health, financial management, youth development, and family relationships.

The FoodCorps member serving with ISU Extension- Linn County teaches Pick a Better Snack and Act lessons at elementary schools around Cedar Rapids. They also coordinate and lead afterschool garden education and cooking classes for elementary and middle schools students, and support the creation and maintenance of school gardens around the city.