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Wednesday, 06 January 2010 15:22

Farm to School Workshop Series Spring 2010

The Oakhurst Community Garden Project and Georgia Organics are hosting a 4-part workshop series in Spring of 2010 for CSD teachers and employees interested in learning more about Farm to School.

(only applicable for City Schools of Decatur employees)

 

  • The overall goal of the workshop series is to empower and inspire CSD employees to • incorporate Farm to School concepts into their daily, standards-based instruction, as well as introduce them to community resources.
  • The workshops will include food, farm and nutrition lesson plans, handson • cooking and taste testing activities, and in-depth organic gardening practices. The workshop series will provide training and resources for teachers to use while designing experiences that integrate Farm to School into classroom learning.
  • These experiences will be compiled into a Farm to School resource guide that can • inspire others.
  • The workshop series will take place from January to April 2010, and will feature 3 • workshops and 1 final showcase. (See next page for dates.)
  • The Farm to School workshop series is free and open to a maximum of 28 CSD • employees (Pre K- 12th grade), with an opportunity for teachers to earn 2 PLU credits and a $200 stipend.


Applications will be posted on January 5, 2010 and due on January 15, 2010. The application is found at the end of PDF (Link to download below).

Note: All CSD employees interested in learning more about Farm to School are encouraged to apply, but priority will go to CSD teachers representing a variety of CSD schools and grades. Please note that this workshop will incorporate all subject areas.

 

For more information, please contact Erin Croom at 678-702-0400 or Myriam Van Dorp at 404-371-1920.

 

To View/Download the Teachers' application [Click Here] PDF(465kb)


 
 

Our Mission & Vision

Mission: To integrate Farm to School concepts into current City Schools of Decatur curricula, partner with local farmers to supply fresh produce to schools, and support a sustainable, local food system.

Vision: A community-driven, sustainable school food system that provides fresh, local foods in schools, teaches children the skills and knowledge essential to food production, preparation, nutrition, and enjoyment, supports the local economy, and preserves natural resources.