Gardening is a great way to teach kids responsibility and connect with nature. By involving kids in gardening projects, you ...

How’s this for convenient learning: Oregon State University Extension Service has free, online gardening courses that adults and interested older kids can access anytime. The introductory course to ...

The most common question I’m asked by parents is, “How can I get my kid to eat vegetables?” My usual advice is to provide ample opportunity for kids to try a variety of veggies and to ensure they see ...

Studying the produce in front of her, the 7-year-old was anxious to begin. “Can I start making my potato head?” Lilyana Hobbs of Vancouver asked several times. The Produce Pals program, new this year ...

CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar River Academy students tried farm-fresh kale, chard and grapes — which tasted just like grape juice — at Matthew 25’s Urban Farm in Cedar Rapids. Each grade level visited the farm ...

When I became a vegetarian, I could have probably counted the number of fruits and vegetables that had crossed my lips the previous 18 years on two hands. But things are different these days, and ...