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When podcasts collide: the school garden podcast crossover event

A garden-geek crossover blooms! The School Garden Podcast crew joins us for stories, laughs, loofah chaos, and a debate on which state grows the sassiest young gardeners.

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, Rick Sherman | Dec 2025 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Tools are not toys: creating the first student designed school garden tool and branding

What happens when kids redesign the garden experience? This episode explores youth-led tools, authentic characters, and the movement making school gardens places of confidence and connection.

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, Rick Sherman | Nov 2025 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Garden challenge helps Oregon families grow food, skills and health

Grow This! initiative boosts food access, nutrition skills and classroom learning

Lauren Tobey | Nov 2025 | Impact story

Tiny Tots: Big Gardens – The Farm to ECE Episode

Tiny hands, big harvests! Discover how Farm to Early Care and Education is growing healthy food, curiosity, and connection in our youngest learners—one garden at a time.

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, Rick Sherman | Nov 2025 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

‘Library of Things’ food preservation collections benefit Oregonians

Library of Things collections provide free equipment rentals to library patrons for limited time periods, allowing bulky or expensive pieces of equipment to circulate through the community to be shared and enjoyed by many residents.

Jared Hibbard-Swanson | Nov 2025 | Impact story

Lunch across America

From museum magic to school lunch makeovers, The Henry Ford’s team serves up innovation, inspiration and a national movement for edible education. Grab your tray—this one’s delicious!

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, Rick Sherman | Oct 2025 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Planting the next decade: One state’s 10-year vision for Farm to School

How can a 10-year plan spark a movement? Hear how Oregon farmers, schools, and partners grew a bold vision for the future of Farm to School—turning strategy into community-powered change.

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, Rick Sherman | Oct 2025 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Sunny side up: A bright future for Farm to School from policy to plate

From karaoke to policy wins—NFSN’s Sunny Baker brings fire, fun, and the future of farm to school. Tune in for a lively chat on what’s next for school meals, from pandemic lessons to big dreams.

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, Rick Sherman | Sep 2025 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Planting the future: From seedlings to systems

Discover how Oregon’s Farm to School Institute is planting seeds of change—bringing teams together to grow gardens, leadership and community across the state.