Farm to ECE Track | CEU Specialty 1 | Beginner
Feed the Soil: Let’s Compost!
Reports from the CDC reveal concerning statistics: each day 50% of children do not eat vegetables and 33% do not eat fruits. Surprisingly, the introduction of composting can have a positive impact on children's willingness to try vegetables and fruits, as understanding their lifecycle encourages them to try new produce. Discover how a NY Head Start program incorporated composting to promote healthier eating.
- Examine data from the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Reports.Â
- Learn how composting exposes children to science, logic and reasoning.Â
- Explore how composting can encourage healthy eating habits.Â
Presented by
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Mary Greer, MPA
Nutrition Services Manager, Community Action Organization of WNY
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Pamela Acker, MS
Education Specialist, Community Action Organization of WNY
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