Dec 14, 2023 | Biodiversity, Plant A Seed, School Gardens, seeds, Stories
By Brian Solem, Communications Director MAKE A GIFT TO SLOW FOOD USAPrograms like Plant a Seed thrive because of our donors and members. Our generous community of supporters power up school gardens and education efforts, and help a diverse array of businesses thrive....
Oct 6, 2022 | AR22 8, Food Justice, Policy & Public Health, School Food, School Gardens
What’s the recipe for good, clean and fair food options in our nation’s schools? Learn from experts who are feeding students, researching policies, and implementing legislation to improve school nutrition programs.
Mar 23, 2022 | Chapter Highlight, Food and Farming, School Gardens
By Michelle DiMuzio, Communications Coordinator The pandemic exposed the deep disparities and inefficiencies in our food system, leaving communities food insecure. When Gwen Garcelon, a regenerative strategies consultant, saw food insecurity spiking in her own...
Mar 7, 2022 | Biodiversity, Campaigns, Cooking, Food Justice, Plant A Seed, School Gardens, Stories
Deep in the freeze-thaw cycle of midwinter here in the Northeast, I find myself pulled between enjoying those surprising days when the sun actually feels warm again and those bitter windswept ones that chase me back indoors. This indecisive weather never fails to get...
Dec 23, 2021 | AR21 2, Plant A Seed, School Gardens, Slow Food Chapters
By Brian Solem, Director of CommunicationsPhotos provided by Shawana Ledgister-Joseph Marc Gauthier didn’t start his career as a school garden expert, but that’s where he thrives today. After working as a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teacher...
Sep 29, 2021 | Food and Farming, School Gardens, Slow Food Leaders, Snailblazer/Snail of Approval, This Is Slow Food
By Malia Guyer-Stevens, Communications Stepping into a garden, let alone digging their hands into the dirt and planting their own food can be a transformational experience for school children. For the widespread community of teachers, parents, and gardeners that make...
