Posts Tagged ‘food production’
Does a learning garden teach more than food and farming?
How do we teach our children where their food comes from? Guest blogger, Bobbi Kleinshmidt shows that learning gardens at schools increase a student’s self-esteem, understanding of nutrition, non-verbal communication skills, positive attitudes about the environment – and raises science scores.
Read MoreCow Spa Day: An Inside Look at Farming
Cow couture and hair styling are how Michele describes getting ready for classification. Learn more about this art in dairy farming and why keeping cattle – and humans safe is a priority with this inside look behind your milk glass and ice cream cone.
Read MorePopcorn is golden to Chicago kids on a combine
A group of Chicago students had a ride of a lifetime with popcorn farmer Brian Scott. He outlines his experiences with the students in this guest blog post to help others understand that the workings of a farm or ranch are not a normal thing for city kids – it’s a brain explosion.
Read MoreInnocent Questions or Skepticism about the Farm?
Farmer Liz Nieman believes it’s her job to provide information that people are looking for around food while finding common ground. She doesn’t have to agree with someone in order to respect them. Liz lets her commitment to her work show, checks her attitude frequently, and builds a bridge. Can you say the same?
Read MoreFarm Culture in Suburbia?
Moving away to college taught farmer’s daughter Bobbi Kleinschmidt how much she cherished the values instilled on that family farm. Work ethic, appreciation for food production and respect for the environment were expected. She writes about trying to create this culture for her children today – a tough task in a suburban setting.
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