The Michigan Youth Farm Stand Project brings young people together to experience their food system and think and learn about nutrition and healthy food choices and share that learned knowledge with their community.
The C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at Michigan State University works together with Michigan schools, MSU County Extension offices, and other Michigan non-profit organizations to bring young people together through the Youth Farm Stand Project (YFSP) to experience food and their food system, think and learn about nutrition and healthy food choices, and take that learned knowledge to their community via a farm stand.
Youth grow their own produce for their farm stand, or work with local growers to procure produce. Experiential and peer to peer learning in nutrtion education, connection to local farmers and food, and marketing skill development are important parts of the Youth Farm Stand Project. Components of the year round initiative include:
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Nutrition education that focuses on increasing daily consmption of eating fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Cooking demonstrations where youth can prepare and sample fruits and vegetables, and learn food preparation and safety skills.
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Opportunities to meet local farmers and learn about the production and the direct marketing of fresh produce.
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Learning business planning and marketing skills in order reach community with fresh produce access and beneficial nutrition information.
Details are on their way! Check here for updated information. Contact Anne for more information at scottann@msu.edu
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