Dear Farm to ECE Collaborative,
I am so excited to announce that we have passed the halfway mark with our Learning Bursts and 2020 Collaborative. Because of you, we were able to continue working to help children, families, and whole communities find sustainable ways to grow nutritious foods which is vital in the development of our children and the new world we reside in. To further help our communities sustain their gardens and build community partnerships, the following Learning Bursts are scheduled: Aquaponics, Hydroponics, Connecting Creative Curriculum to Farm to ECE, Incorporating STEM when cooking, Racial Equity curriculum, and Cultivating Social/Emotional Health in Farm to ECE.
It has been a joy to provide these educational Learning Bursts for you this year. By attending these webinars you have proven that the health and safety of the children and families we serve are important and that you are dedicated individuals in the early childhood field. We thank you for this and look forward to continuing our partnership with you all!
Thanks all and be well,
Shironda
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Missed a Learning Burst? Check out all of our recorded webinars
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The latest Voices of Hunger NC podcast episode features Collaborative participants Ardis and Henry Crews. Listen to them talk about how their non-profit, Green Rural Redevelopment Organization (GRRO), is revitalizing their rural area, strengthening local food systems, and changing the way people eat and think about food in Eastern NC. This podcast is presented by MomsRising and North Carolina Alliance for Health with the support of MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger.
You can listen to the episode on any of these 3 platforms
(click to web page):
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Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs
It is a big and very important job to plan, purchase, prepare, and serve nourishing meals for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child Nutrition Programs.
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foodbuyingguide.fns.usda.gov
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Winning Strategies for Southern Vegetable Gardening
If you are new to the South, come learn the basics of vegetable gardening for the home gardener. If you have been gardening here for a while, come learn some special four-season vegetable gardening tips from a seasoned Master Gardener.
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www.youtube.com
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Sustainable Vegetable Gardening Resources
Find resources for Soil and Nutrient Management in Vegetable Gardens, Properties of Soils, Bed Preparation, Nutrients and Fertilizers, Cover Crops, Warm Season Crops for Vegetable Gardens and more.
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chatham.ces.ncsu.edu
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Soil & Nutrient Management in Vegetable Gardens
Successfully growing most vegetable crops require soils that are well-drained, have sufficient organic matter, adequate nutrients, and appropriate pH. How can you improve and select soils that are optimum for growing vegetables?
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chatham.ces.ncsu.edu
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RAFI-USA's Farmers of Color Network
This Network provides farmer-led technical assistance and funding opportunities, and hosts farm tours, networking events, and gatherings to highlight ancestral traditions and knowledge, as well as explore market solutions.
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www.rafiusa.org
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Multicultural Collection of Farm to ECE Books
The Food Trust’s multicultural collection of farm to ECE books highlights children’s books that feature characters from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, authored by writers of color.
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www.pareadysetgrow.org
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Farm to Early Care and Education Webinar Series
This series is designed for early childhood program staff including food service directors, cook staff, administration, teachers, and family day care home providers, and can also be beneficial for those seeking to support farm to ECE efforts.
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www.canr.msu.edu
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Unpacking the Pyramid Model
A Practical Guide to Social Emotional Learning: The session will focus on the Pyramid Model as a framework for promoting social emotional competence and preventing challenging behavior.
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www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com
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Education Station of Lee County
"Children used a bar graph to compare which vegetables were their favorite. The veggies shown were broccoli at its start, beets, and mini romaine lettuce. The girls also used their creativity by adding in faces after they traced horses and ponies from a stencil kit, which we received from the lending library from Lee County Partnership for Children. "
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"In our affinity group we discussed ways to incorporate family involvement. In the pictures below, we have a couple of parents watering our garden! One of our school age children smelling the chocolate mint. She said "it smells like bubblegum"! Aiden planted cucumbers and the girls using a cutting board and knife in dramatic play to cut up vegetables!"
-Latasha Martin, Owner and Director, Education Station
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Follow the Son Childcare
“Last year after we harvested our sunflowers, we threw them over the fence near the dumpster. Well guess what! They grew! We have sunflowers near our dumpster! They actually look better than the ones growing out front!”
-Follow the Son
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Fall Gardening
8/4/2020
12:00-1:00pm
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Meeting ID: 913 1622 2726
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Racial Equity
8/6/2020
12-1:30pm
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Meeting ID: 965 6243 0555
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Cultivating Social/Emotional Health in Farm to ECE
8/11/2020
12:00-1:00pm
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Meeting ID: 994 4695 4751
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Incorporating STEM when Cooking w/Children
8/18/2020
12:00-1:00pm
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Meeting ID: 984 5301 4778
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Vermicomposting
8/25/2020
12:00-1:00pm
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Meeting ID: 961 8576 4282
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Check out a complete list of our upcoming Learning Burst sessions
here!
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Working on a project in your center or have a helpful resource you would like to share?
Email pictures/ URLs and a brief description to Mia
We will include these in our next update email!
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National Alliance on Mental Illness NC and COVID-19
NAMI NC and its affiliates are working rapidly to continually adapt to the needs of our mental health community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find resources for you, your center staff, and anyone who needs additional support at this time.
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naminc.org
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NC Farm to Early Care and Education
Farm to Early Care and Education (Farm to ECE) enhances the health and education of young children by developing systems and experiential learning that connect children and their families with local food and farms.
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cefs.ncsu.edu
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CEFS is a partnership of North Carolina State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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ll funds raised through CEFS’ fundraising initiatives are collected and managed by The North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID# 56-6049304). You will receive a receipt for your donation.
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