Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Feeding the Families
Assisting low-income families with obtaining vegetable shares from local farms. In addition, the families receive opportunities to attend interactive workshops presented by The Food School, including preparation and preservation of the vegetables they receive.
The Food School
The goal of the Food School is to increase awareness and knowledge of the impacts food choices have on health, environment and community.
Education is provided to students in the Poudre School District through two different methods. Food School uses our curriculum the Science of Gardening, which meets state standards, with all the children in an elementary school. The activities take place in the school garden and classroom. We work with the children for 8 weeks in the spring and 8 in the fall. Each week the children receive 45 minutes of instruction based on grade level requirements. Teachers are involved in learning how to use the curriculum for the future. The curriculum stays with each class and we are available for consults.
Single classroom presentations are also available on a variety of topics to engage children at all age levels. An example of one of the topics is “Sweeten Your Sugar Smarts”.
Adult education is provided to the families in our Feeding the Families program. These workshops are interactive and include topics on preparation and preservation. Sitting down and eating what we prepare and sharing our stories are a part of the workshops.
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The Vegetable Connection Inc
Board of directorsas of 2/26/2021
Melissa Buderus
Poudre School District
Term: 2016 - 2019
Bill DeMarco
Bill DeMarco Music
Charlene Horton-Garcia
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes