Show notes
Laura Jackson tells us about the Yellow Farmhouse, a working farm where they do education, food, and farm-based education for children and adults.Yellow Farmhouse Education Center – https://www.yellowfarmhouse.org/ 02:20 Yellow Farmhouse Education Center and its mission03:36 Reconnecting to food – How much extra time does it imply?05:08 If you include kids in the conversation around what they’re learning, chances are they’re going to be more engaged and willing to try, they’re willing to take a risk.06:33 Learning more about this overlapping layering crossover into life skills and beyond06:54 Nutrition curriculum in Stonington Public Schools https://www.stoningtonschools.org/12:20 Getting away from food as sterile13:29 Eating is a personal choice and is closely tied to people’s culture and their family preferences13:41 It’s important for kids to have an understanding of the food system. 15:44 Understanding the work that goes into raising food or growing food so that you have a different view as to why things cost what they cost.17:14 Real life applications of skills used in the farm18:38 What farm visits of school groups might look like20:02 Kids seeing food at the source22:51 Actionable steps for teachers/parents29:43 Biggest piece of advice: Try to let the kids do it30:03 Kids need to do to learn.