May 26, 2020
A note from our team
Dear Farm to ECE Collaborative, 

It’s been wonderful to see you and connect with you during our Virtual Learning Burst Series! Please note that moving forward some Learning Bursts will be at 12:00 pm to accommodate those whose centers are still open. You can find the full topic list and schedule under Upcoming Events. 

We know these are difficult times for many. We’d appreciate you sharing your story with lawmakers (information below) in order to inform them about the current realities of child care in NC.

Thanks all and be well,
Caroline
MomsRising Story Collection
As most of you know, many child care centers across the state are facing financial challenges right now. MomsRising is looking to capture stories about why child care matters to you, and will share those stories with policy makers. If you are interested, please share the link below throughout your child care networks. And, feel free to share your story!
COVID-19 Resources
FNS Response to COVID-19

USDA Child Nutrition Resources

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www.fns.usda.gov
COVID-19 Homepage

COVID-19 Updates and Resources from Center for Environmental Farming Systems

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cefs.ncsu.edu
Funding Opportunities
COVID-19 Resources

Resourceful Communities is excited to announce their Rural Community COVID-19 Emergency Grants! Please read carefully through the eligibility requirements. Applicants must be located in a rural community.

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www.conservationfund.org
Gardening
Homegrown | Getting Started with Backyard Composting

Watch how to get started with backyard composting!

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www.youtube.com
Life Lab School Garden Resources

Curriculum, online lessons and academic content standards in garden based learning educator workshops.

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www.lifelab.org
Recording of Bumble Bee Webinar Now Available for Viewing

In honor of Citizen Science Month, the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a webinar on April 30 on Using Community Science to Conserve Bumble Bees.

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growingsmallfarms.ces.ncsu.edu
Cooking
Recipes for Child Care Centers

Find delicious, kid-friendly dishes that meet the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern requirements.

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theicn.org
NC Produce Availability Chart
Professional Development
Search for Early Childhood Experts - ECEExperts.com

Do you need specialized expertise for your early childhood organization? Find just the right consultant by searching Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory. Free to search.

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eceexperts.com
Family Engagement
Growing Minds' Children's Literature

Welcome to our Farm to School bookshelf! Search the ever-growing database to find recommendations, for teaching about gardening, cooking, farms, or food.

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growing-minds.org
Home | E.A.T.

E.A.T. is an effort by community partners to help families make the most of their time at home by learning and growing together.

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www.eatnc.org
Upcoming Events
Container Gardening
May 26 at 12:00 pm
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Pollinator Class
June 2 at 12:00 pm
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Family Engagement
June 9 at 12:00 pm
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Speak Up Training (Racial Equity)
June 16 at 10:00 am
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Cooking with Children
June 23 at 10:00 am
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Grant Writing
July 7 at 12:00pm
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Scrap Gardening and Botanical Skincare
July 14
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Cultural Awareness when Cooking
July 21, time TBA
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Incorporating STEM when Cooking with Children
August 18 at 12:00pm
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Racial Equity Curriculum
September 8, time TBA
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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!
In the meantime, make sure to check out our Farm to ECE Facebook Group to share your resources today!
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
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.

  A 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.