What “Farm-To-School” Will Mean For Your Kids
Decatur Metro | November 20, 2009At it’s most recent meeting, the Decatur School Board unanimously approved the extensive Farm-to-School action plan. In an email to the community, CSD explains what committing to this plan will mean when you get down to brass tacks.
Initial plans for the Decatur Farm to School Program include:
- Edible school gardens, planted and maintained by students, teachers, parents, school staff and community members
- An increase in the number and types of fresh, local foods served in schools
- Integrated curriculum resources to leverage learning around nutrition, science, biology, math, social sciences, and local community resources
- Farm field trips and farm education that explore local economics, biological systems, local environmental issues and the holistic connection that links food, health, and the environment
- Hands on food preparation and taste-tests featuring fresh, local foods and local chefs
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Sounds terrific, but why stop there? I think we should synergize this idea. Instead of dissecting a frog or cow eyeball for biology, have the kiddies butcher their own hog. Waste not, want not!
But in all seriousness, I’m very proud to live in a school district that is pursuing and promoting such progressive ways of thinking about food.
Does this mean organic Twinkies?
check out the DHS Community Garden website and Farmer Adria’s blog to see the garden under way, students, community and all