Tasting Tables!

McKinley's first Tasting Table 

One of the cool things happening around the district this year is Tasting Tables. This is one of the many great Farm to School activities that is starting thanks in part to SKEF's Learning Gardens program. Brenda and Christopher (garden coordinator & Food Corps volunteer) are the two people we have seen the most of, but there are many others helping this program move forward, including Marion-Polk Food Share, Sodexo, Americorp volunteers, and on. Kids are getting the opportunity to try foods they may have never seen, let alone tasted. Thursday, they had delicata squash, carrots, pears and apples. 

Thanks to Lifesource for providing the delicious produce. Christopher and friends showed kids what a carrot can really look like, greens and all! I heard the squash just "melts in your mouth." I also heard, "tell 'em to bring Ranch next time." Sometimes the learning process can be slow...

Here, try this yummy carrot!

Did you notice the sun today? Makes me think that we can start planting peas soon!
The little plants in the hoop houses are still there, safe from the torrential rain and morning frosts.
Look for more information soon about planting and activities for this Spring. It will be here before you know it. Really!