This online
group is for the community of growers in the Twin Cities Metro Area to share
timely information, seek advice from other gardeners, and learn about resources
available to gardeners.
It is intended
for use by backyard gardeners, community gardeners, urban farmers and anyone
else engaged in “growing” their community.
Use this forum as a space to ask for and share information about:
- Gardening in Minnesota climate
- Community gardening
- Community and local food systems policy
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Leadership and capacity building for your growing project
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Community organizing through gardening
Click here to visit COMGAR
Tools for Schools is
a new online toolkit where you can find all of USDA's best resources on school
meal topics (e.g., fruits and vegetables, whole grain-rich foods, and reducing
sodium) and implementing Smart Snacks. In the toolkit, you will find policy
documents, nutrition education materials, Smarter Lunchroom strategies,
kid-friendly recipes, and success stories from other schools.
You can meet core
education standards through these ready-to-go lessons that help kindergarteners
become food-smart as they practice counting, reading, writing, and more!
Serving Up MyPlate
integrates nutrition education into core subjects for Grades 1-6. These
ready-to-go class lessons make it easy for schools to help kids learn about
making healthy choices and apply these skills in the cafeteria and at home..
Registration for the 18th
Annual Walk to School Day is now open. Be part of the excitement! Register your Walk to School Day event.
Let MnDOT know if
you are willing to have your event listed in MnDOT's statewide Walk to School
Day press release. Contact Lisa Austin for more information.
Through partnerships with community organizations and state and
local leaders, Minnesota has spent the past decade building support for young
children to ensure they’re set up for a lifetime of academic success. But
success in school isn’t the only thing that can be impacted by early
intervention; the foundations for a lifetime of healthy eating are also
established before children start school—when they’re learning what foods to
eat and developing their tastes. Upwards of 73% of preschool-aged children spend
substantial amounts of time in childcare, which means that childcare providers
can have a significant influence on their eating habits and what foods they
enjoy. And considering more than 16% of Minnesota children are food
insecure—meaning they don’t always have enough food at home for a healthy,
active lifestyle—childcare environments can be the only place where they learn
about healthy eating.
All of this means one very real thing: childcare providers have a unique and
substantial role to play in children’s nutrition and future health. Read more here. To attend, click here.
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