Teaching young kids how to grow food

Teaching young kids how to grow food
Vision: Young people across the region gaining skills in growing food.

• Work plan ideas: 1) focus on parents, caregivers and educators of younger set 2) Family Fun Nights at early childhood centers with gardens to engage families 3) regional family farm tours 4) care for school gardens in summer by building a network of people and organization, such as Girl Scouts, to provide help 5) host harvest festivals in the fall at high schools to engage parents there 6) regional day camp on gardening next spring for kids with awards component 7) showcase also at county fairs 8) work with existing efforts 8) work through FFNet to communicate messages, promo events, seek funding.
• Next steps: Commitment to five garden-related family fun nights this year at early childhood centers.