anna littman- growing minds and asap 1-23-2012
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GROWING MINDS
ASAP’s Farm to School Program
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Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project Mission - Our mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food.
Vision -Our vision is of strong farms, thriving local food economies, and healthy communities where farming is valued as central to our heritage and our future.
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Local food in schools
Farm field trips
School gardens
Local food cooking
www.growing-minds.org
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AREAS OF WORK•Policy
•Networking
•Media and Marketing
•Training and Technical Assistance
•Information Services
WHO WE ARE•Eight Regional Lead Agencies•Four National Staff
National Farm to School Network
Join the Network! www.farmtoschool.org
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WHY IS FARM TO SCHOOL IMPORTANT? • Provides access to fresh, healthy food for ALL children
• Helps children associate positive experiences with healthy, locally grown food
• Re-connects children (and their families) to where their food is grown• Provides a market for farmers
• Provides hands-on/minds-on educational experiences for children
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Exploring food through hands-on experiences.
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Farm Field Trips
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How We Support Farm Field Trips
Annual farm field trip grants to teachers
Training and resources for farmers and teachers
The Hayride
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School Gardens
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How We Support School Gardens
Seeds and Gift Cards
This Week in the Garden Newsletter
Workshops and Trainings
Resources and Lessons
School Garden Meetings
Children’s Literature
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Cooking with Local Food
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How we support cooking in the classroom
Stipends for food Assistance
sourcing local Workshops and
Trainings Recipes, lessons,
and stickers Cooking equipment Growing Minds
Best Practices Guide
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Local Food in the Cafeteria
Training and workshops for farmers on selling to school systems
Resources for Child Nutrition Directors and Cafeteria Managers
Get Local Materials Promotional
Materials
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Experience Shapes Attitudes and Behavior
Farm to School creates positive experiences with fresh healthy food
through connections to local food and farms
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Questions?
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture ProjectGrowing Minds Program
Asheville, NC (828) 236-1282
www.growing-minds.org