Spring 2017 Contest – Made By Milk

by | Jan 26, 2017 | Blog

 Spring 2017 Contest – Made By Milk    Show us your students’ creativity by re-purposing milk and juice cartons from your school cafeteria to either build or enhance your school garden. Engage students in a hands-on experience creating teachable moments on...

School Garden Spotlight: Thomas E. Weightman Middle

by | Jan 23, 2017 | Blog

The students at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School have been working very hard on their school garden this year! Agriculture teacher, Stephanie Benson has been teaching the kids the importance of knowing where your food comes from. Check out the pictures below of the...

Student Chef Cook-Off!

by | Dec 14, 2016 | Blog

Check out this awesome cooking competition that the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Sciences is hosting! This competition is open to all Florida high school students and challenges them to create a unique, tasty and healthy dish utilizing “Fresh...

Are You Ready to Start your New (FREE) School Garden?!

by | Dec 9, 2016 | Blog

The Family Nutrition Program teaches nutrition education to low income families (youth, adults, and seniors).  As part of our nutrition education program, we offer up to $500 for a new garden (container gardening, raised bed, hydroponic, etc.) at any school receiving...

“Breakfast with Dad”

by | Nov 17, 2016 | Blog

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, just as important as the time parents spend with their kids during meal times. On Friday, November 11, 2016 Trinity Elementary School held its 5th annual “Breakfast with Dad” event at the school cafeteria. Over...