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Who knew broccoli didn't grow on trees? School garden education in Colorado

Often as we teach kids where there food comes from, even 11th graders sometimes think broccoli grows on trees because they're not exposed to growing food.  Join us as we explore School Garden Education in the Denver, Colorado area with SustainED Farms' Matt Supronowicz and Maya McDowell.

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

Student Ecoliteracy: The Publisher

In this companion episode, we talk to Philip Lee, publisher of Readers to Eaters. They specialize in publishing kids books about nutrition and school gardens!

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

Student Ecoliteracy: The Author

Katherine Pryor is an award-winning children’s book author and good food advocate who has worked to create better food choices at institutions, large corporations, and food banks. Her books are widely used in school garden curriculum, nutrition education, and anti-hunger initiatives.

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

OSU Farm to School enhances student health and boosts local economies

The program helps bring locally grown foods into school cafeterias, supporting Oregon's farmers and providing students with fresh, healthy meals.

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD | Feb 2025 | Impact story

Remarkable Academic Foods

Join Rick and Michelle as they chat with Joshua Miller, Founder and Principal Consultant with Remarkable Academic Foods, who tells his journey in his mission to help transform school meals. 

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

Workshop boosts Lincoln County Latino community's emergency preparedness skills

The workshop equipped participants to better protect their families and maintain food security during crises.

Aaron Groth, Beatriz Botello | Feb 2025 | Impact story

Educating Kids Through Music: The Banana Slug String Band Part 2

Join us for our second part in a two-part series in our quest to explore the different methods of educating kids about their food and the environment: Educating kids through music. We continue our discussion with members of ...

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

OSU Extension enhances student learning at educational farm in Eugene

OSU Extension's role in the Bethel Farm enhances students' understanding of where food comes from and how it's grown.

Jillian Drewes | Jan 2025 | Impact story

OSU Extension statewide seed giveaway returns for sixth year

Starting Feb. 3, individuals and households, schools and groups can sign up to receive an individual/household seed kit, group kit or seed-starting teacher classroom kit through the mail.

Chris Branam | Jan 30, 2025 | News story

Educating Kids Through Music: The Banana Slug String Band

In our journey to explore the different methods of educating kids about their food and the environment, we bring you a new way we haven't explored yet on this program: Educating kids through music! 

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