The National Farm to School Network and Annie’s Root 4 Kids are thrilled to announce the winners of our first National Farm to School Month Poster Contest.
Tag Archives: kids
Iowa Farm to School Chapters “Root for Kids”
August 11, 2011 – 7:18 pm
As part of our goal to highlight individuals who are influential in helping kids learn about and eat more real food, Root 4 Kids recently challenged Iowa’s 15 pioneering Farm to School chapters to participate in a contest!
Fun on the farm!
June 14, 2011 – 9:33 pm
Our friends at Willamette Farm and Food Coalition recently hosted their inaugural “Family Farm Day.”
Recipe: Breaded Cauliflower
June 8, 2011 – 10:41 pm
We highly recommend trying out this breaded cauliflower recipe from dietitian Heidi McIndoo. It’s a healthy twist to an old favorite!
Asparagus is cool!
June 3, 2011 – 3:35 pm
Our friends at Farm to School share how asparagus, as both a plant and a food, has some unique qualities!
Help your school win a Farm to School program or garden!
May 20, 2011 – 10:17 pm
The winners of our first schools contest chose a Farm to School program and have had a blast with it this spring! Check out their video for inspiration, and hurry to rally sign ups
Calling all kids: Plant creatively this spring!
April 25, 2011 – 9:49 pm
Check out this cool kids gardening contest from one of Root 4 Kids’ fantastic supporters, Truck Farm!
Resource: What is the USDA’s proposed rule on nutrition standards for school meals all about?
March 24, 2011 – 10:09 pm
Have you shown your support for the USDA’s proposed rule on raising nutrition standards in school meals? If not, and you’d like additional background, take a few minutes to review this fantastic resource, released today by the National Farm to School Network.
4th Annual Jr. Iron Chef Championship Cook-off!
March 24, 2011 – 5:32 pm
Cheering crowds and competing teams usually go hand-in-hand with sports, but this Saturday more than 200
Advice from a “clueless” expert: Planting your first garden
December 6, 2010 – 5:58 pm
Do you feel intimidated to plant and maintain your own garden? You’re not alone!
For the first time in my life, I recently planted my own garden. Better yet, I feel like it will survive and do well! Why now after all the plants that I’ve killed in the past? Well, I’ve been inspired – by Root 4 Kids and by my 1-year old son – to do things better, cook more, eat fresher and really understand my food. Starting a garden is a great step in that direction.
Read on to learn how Zuzy Martin Lynch creates her first herb garden.
