Climate Change from Farm to Table

Climate Change from Farm to Table

Article and Photos by Desdemona Dallas DENVER, CO. – In the realm of climate change you really are what you eat. Our agricultural and food industries have a huge impact on the environment, and a huge stake in keeping it healthy. Farmers, drink makers, and...
Farm to School-Donors Dig It!

Farm to School-Donors Dig It!

Members are Investing in a sustainable food future A national poll funded by Kellogg last month indicates that nine out of ten Americans support farm to school programs. But according to the USDA’s 2014 Farm to School census, only about 44% of schools have them. And...
Farm to School: Chefs Dig It!

Farm to School: Chefs Dig It!

At School And At Home, Scratch Cooking Is Making A Comeback A cool, fall morning mist hovers over the ground, but a few intrepid students will make their way to the garden to harvest the last of the season’s fresh lettuce, spinach, kale, and arugula. The salad greens...
Farm to School-Farmers Dig It!

Farm to School-Farmers Dig It!

From their perch on the top fence rail, first graders watch closely as Kelli Parker leads an 800-pound cow to them, and then points out all the important parts – where the tenderloins, roast beef, and burgers come from and where the milk comes from. Later, the...
Farm to School: Teachers Dig It!

Farm to School: Teachers Dig It!

Cycles of Life and Learning in the Living Classroom By Natalie Berkman and Holly Conn Spring:    Farm field trips, guest chefs, and seed starts. As the world wakes up from winter sleep, Mountain Roots gets kids ready and excited for the upcoming growing season. “The...