The early arrival of the warm weather this year has resulted in masses of delicious early spring vegetables.
Posts Tagged: Clagett Farm
Murals Project
For years, I have wanted to find a way to make the youth garden space at Clagett Farm feel more inviting and energized for the young participants of the Farm Youth Initiative program. A mural seemed like a good first step in making that a reality. Thanks to our friends at Common Good City Farm,… Read more »
Farm Youth Initiative in Full Swing
In the classroom and out on the farm, kids are learning why it’s better to opt for a fresh apple when choosing snacks. We just finished our eighth week of the Farm Youth Initiative and despite this summer’s heat, our kids seem to love getting out of the city to visit Clagett Farm. A joint… Read more »
Fresh, Local Produce Is Just Around The Corner
Slipping along icy sidewalks every morning on my walk to the Metro, I know I’m not the only person eagerly awaiting the first signs of spring. As a native Virginian, every year I look forward to the first spinach and strawberries, knowing that the local, seasonal produce will have been worth the wait. But I’ve… Read more »
Packed Snacks and Garden Grub
What fruits and vegetables taste good with peanut butter, yogurt and pizza? What kinds of produce from the garden make good toppings for a burrito? Ask one of the 8-12 year-olds who participated in this summer’s Farm Youth Initiative program and they could probably tell you! Through the FYI program, more than 150 children from… Read more »
Fresh Produce Kick Off!
The FGU Fresh Produce Grant at Clagett Farm, is off and running…a great start to the 2010 harvesting season! The season runs for 26 weeks, and CAFB partner organizations come and pick up thousands of pounds of fresh, chemical-free, produce to disperse to their clients. Last Tuesday marked the farm’s first harvest day, and Wednesday… Read more »
From the Ground Up: Planting Ideas for Local Growth
Amidst all this snow and ice, I can’t believe I’m thinking about all things leafy and green! But, it is that time again when we invite all Capital Area Food Bank agencies to submit an application for the 2010 FGU Fresh Produce Grant—the program that sends participating agencies out to Clagett Farm to pick up… Read more »
The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Whether you live in the city or suburbs, someone in your community is struggling to provide their family with enough nourishment. Share the Harvest Gift Project is an effort to provide healthy, local produce to your neighbors in need. Share the Harvest is an innovative collaboration between the Capital Area Food Bank and the Chesapeake… Read more »