Sprouting success in school gardens
Garden-to-Kitchen program teaches elementary schoolchildren - and adults - to plant and harvest vegetables, but it's also helping needy Oregon families save money on their grocery bills. Success may help program expand to more schools and communities, says founder.
Statesman Journal (OR) (may require purchase) 2008-07-31
Categories: ARTS, IDEAS & TRENDS, EDUCATION, FOODCHAIN, Local & Sustainable, School Gardens
Index: Chemeketa Community College, Community Sun Gardens Inc., Diana Cason, food insecurity, food prices, Hoover Elementary School, hunger, Jordan Blake, Juan Montero, Linda Munguia, Marion-Polk Food Share, school gardens, Sunrise Rotary