How's it growing? : a how-to guide for starting a farm to preschool program
(Book - Regular Print)

Includes bibliographical references.

How's it Growing was born in early 2013 in collaboration with Children's Country Day School, a Twin Cities (MN) nature-based school for preschool-aged children. The project's goals aimed to establish a farm to preschool pilot program at the school and to integrate a sustainable agriculture curriculum and other food-related experiences into the culture of the school. The main focus of the project revolved around the development of a preschool-aged curriculum focusing on local food systems and healthy food choices. In addition to the hands-on teaching component, parent and community engagement and involvement were also of great importance. This goal was met by sending weekly recipes home featuring locally grown, seasonal foods, through weekly updates of the program on the school's blog (visit: www.countrydaygarden.wordpress.com), and by connecting with a local Community Supported Agriculture farm (CSA) to provide locally grown vegetables to students, families, and the surrounding community.