The Vegetable Connection Inc

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.