Kids Programs
Kids' Farmers' Market*
The Kids’ Farmers’ Market Program* is a hands-on approach to improving the long-term diets of children in Ventura County. A two-pronged approach, the program not only provides nutrition education, but also allow participants to take fresh produce home in order that they may put what they learn into practice.
Children are taught how fruit and vegetables are grown, how they are cooked and used, and what makes them nutritious. They are then given hands-on learning activities promoting fresh produce. The program includes opportunities for questions and answer, tastings of seasonal produce as well as exotic items if available. Click here to see photos.
What is the aim of the program?
• Increase awareness of the importance of eating fruit and vegetables
• Encourage long-term nutritious eating patterns
• Create fun and new opportunities for learning about nutrition at school and home
• Give children the confidence to try different products
• Promote gardening as a resource for producing healthy foods
• Teach children about the seasonality of product
• Provide fruits and vegetables for home use
How many children/families will be served?
The program will be tailored to serve between 100-156 children at each site with intent to increase numbers served over fiscal year 2010/2011.
Kids' Farmers Market Media
For more information please contact:
Christina Forino
cforino@foodshare.com
(805) 983-7100 Ext. 133
*Expansion of the Kids' Farmers' Market program is dependant on funding.