Hans Hageman of Land to Learn was recently on the podcast. He talked about teaching children how to grow food. Due to the COVID-19 quarantine people really learned how important it is to know where our food comes from. Land to Learn was about to ramp up when the quarantine was imposed. Nonetheless, they found a way to continue to get their message out through digital offerings. And, to help replace revenue, they created the Home Garden Classroom. If you are interested in home gardening with your children, grandchildren or just by yourself, go ahead and get a subscription. As usual, we are giving you Resources for School and Urban Farming to accompany the podcast..
Schools are finding that teaching children how to grow food not only helps them learn about healthy eating choices, but helps them learn science and math also. It can also help re-invigorate teachers. Healthy Eaters, Strong Minds: What School Gardens Teach Kids.
In addition, to children learning how to grow food, an increasing number of adults are interested in growing food. You don’t need to have acres of land to grow food. You can start a garden in a container or on a small patch outside.
Vegetable Container Gardening for Beginners
Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust
7 Urban Farmers You Should Know
So get out there and put your hands in the dirt and hopefully, our resources for school and urban farming will help you get started.