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May 12, 2025

5 Reasons the School Garden Summer Institute is “Can’t Miss!”

Calling all educators and garden leaders! Whether you’re a seasoned school garden champion or just planting your first seed, the School Garden Summer Institute (SGSI) is a great way to grow your…

May 12, 2025

Career Connection: Food Program Coordinator

Of the many options of what schools can do with produce from their gardens, one is to donate some or all of it to a local food bank. We always…

Mar 12, 2025

Career Connection: Agritourism Management

Agritourism is a growing industry across North Carolina. This specialized commercial enterprise links agricultural production with tourism to attract visitors onto a farm or other agricultural business for the purposes…

Jan 17, 2025

Career Connection: 1st Generation Farmer

The job title “Farmer” can bring a lot of assumptions to mind. Our profile of Ben Street offers a look at one farmer–a produce farmer, focused on sustainable agricultural production…

Jan 17, 2025

Cooking with Kids in School

Cooking with kids in school is more than just a fun activity – it’s a hands-on learning experience that nourishes bodies and minds. Whether you have access to a full kitchen or…

Nov 21, 2024

Career Connection: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

In each newsletter this year, Doug will share an interview with someone whose career connects to school gardens; whether directly or indirectly, we recognize that school gardens can inspire students…

Nov 21, 2024

Call for Proposals: SGSI 2025

The NC State University School Garden Summer Institute invites educators, school garden advocates, and garden-based learning enthusiasts to submit proposals to share their expertise, strategies, and innovative ideas for utilizing…

Sep 20, 2024

Career Connection: NC Cooperative Extension Agent

Name: Aaron Moore Organization: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Union County Center Position: Agriculture Extension Agent – Commercial Horticulture Q. What do you do?   A. It’s hard to understand my career without knowing what Extension is,…

Sep 20, 2024

Join the New School Garden Facebook Group

This past year, I’ve had the privilege of meeting so many passionate educators, Extension agents and school garden volunteers through our school garden course, Building Gardens, Building Minds. Each interaction has…