Food
Food is all around us and inextricably connected to the health and well-being of our communities and the environment. Through engaging with food systems at a local level, students can begin to gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies and complexities of environmental, economic, and social justice. And by engaging in hands-on activities like growing food, distributing it to those in need, and working with community partners, students are empowered to take tangible action towards creating a more equitable and sustainable future.
Food Topic Champion - Karen Ganey of Regeneration Corps
Regeneration Corps mission is to support youth with the knowledge and skills to mitigate and respond to climate change and its constituent impacts, while building community resilience and strengthening local food systems.
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What can we do for you?
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Present on content for teachers, administration, staff and students related to:
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A Just Transition
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Climate Solutions: Local and Global
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Food Justice, Food Security, Food Systems, Food Loops
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Regenerative Agriculture: Composting, Agroforestry, Cover cropping, Soil Health
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River and Riparian Health
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Coordinate field trips to local sites practicing climate solutions: Sharon Food Justice Garden, Clifford Park Community Food Forest, The Quechee Abenaki Garden
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Arrange guest speakers and presenters from our community
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Share Conservation District programing, contacts and technical service opportunities
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How can we help?
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Guest teaching
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Hands-on activities
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We can help set up composting programs and connect to classroom learning
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Planning diverse and edible schoolyard and orchard designs;
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Support for ordering seed and plants
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Provide trees
Ideas for projects from Right Here!
Green Circle
Simplest
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Grow Food - Without Starting a Whole Garden
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Plants for the Planet (and the School Budget)
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Share the Food and the Love
Blue Square
More In Depth
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Food Waste Audit
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Better Taste = Less Waste
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Planting for People
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Compost
Black Diamond
Multifaceted
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Excess to Access
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Mapping Inequality - Farm to Food Shelf
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Exploring Roots and Community Meals