Podcasts about school garden network

Dig in on school gardens with Farmer Kim and the Soil Sisters. Kim Aman is the executive director and founder of Grow Garden Grow. From public school teacher to a leader in the school garden movement in Texas, Kim shares insights on the importance of connecting children with agriculture, the benefits of school gardens, and tips for funding and sustaining such programs. The conversation covers the wide-ranging impacts of school gardens on students, teachers, parents, and communities.MEET OUR GUEST: Kim Aman (aka Farmer Kim) is a former public school teacher and a 7th generation farmer, growing the school garden movement in North Texas. She is the Executive Director of Grow Garden Grow with a team that supports over 7,000 students learning and growing in school gardens. Kim founded and is leading the non profit NTx School Garden Network, where they work with educators and administrators to share resources, best practices and connect school garden leaders in the region to grow and strengthen the movement. Additionally, Kim works on the boards of Slow Food DFW, Grow North Texas, local PTA groups and The Organizing College.TIME STAMPS:00:00 Welcome to the Soil Sisters Podcast00:24 Introducing Farmer Kim and Her Journey01:33 The Birth of the School Garden Movement03:38 Challenges and Successes in School Gardens06:34 Expanding the Garden Initiative08:00 Integrating Gardens into Education10:52 Harvesting and Utilizing Garden Produce13:05 High School Programs and Community Impact15:37 Long-term Impact on Students18:09 Resiliency and Problem Solving in the Garden18:30 The Impact of Technology on Learning19:21 The Importance of Physical Books20:43 Engaging Parents Through School Gardens21:40 Children as Agents of Change23:23 The North Texas School Garden Network24:34 Sustaining School Gardens26:33 Training and Resources for School Gardens28:55 Revamping Neglected Gardens29:35 The Role of Principals in School Gardens31:55 The Benefits of School Gardens32:59 Final Thoughts and Appreciation

Kenny Likitprakong, a Santa Rosa native, is the Owner and Winemaker of the Hobo Wine Company. For the last 20 years, he has tried to balance the building of his business with his life while taking care of his employees. He prioritizes decreasing the winery's carbon footprint by making smart environmental decisions that are good for the planet and the brand. These include organic farming, reduced packaging, and green winery practices.  Kenny has been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, The New York Times, Sunset Magazine, Modern Farmer, and various other wine publications. He supports the local community through organizations like The Climate Center and The School Garden Network as well as many other nonprofit organizations beyond Sonoma County. When Kenny isn't making or drinking wine, he enjoys riding his bike in Annadel with his family. In this episode… Running a winery is no easy feat. But you don't need to know everything about the industry to get your career started. All you need is a passion for your craft, dedication, and the desire to continuously improve. What started as a small, 100-case production for Kenny Likitprakong eventually turned into a 30,000-case-per-year business. On top of raising kids and growing a family, Kenny strives to take care of his employees and run a sustainable brand. Twenty years after founding Hobo Wine Company, Kenny still wakes up every day thinking about his business and working to have a positive impact on the community. In this episode of VINTed, Scout Driscoll is joined by Kenny Likitprakong, Owner and Winemaker at Hobo Wine Company, to talk about his journey of growing a business. Kenny shares how he started the winery, advice for working through industry challenges, and why transparency and honesty are so important as a leader.     

Bug interviews Julia Valentine of the School Garden Network on Reclamation Road Radio. Live every Tuesday at 5:20 PM on KSRO 1350 AM and 103.5 FM the Drive with Jaxon. Right click to download this podcast as an audio file. The post Reclamation Road Radio Podcast Episode 8 – Julia Valentine appeared first on Heritage Salvage.

Karen Neill introduces viewers to the School Garden Network program. Karen tours a local Elementary school who uses the program to connect teachers and students in hands-on gardening to educate.

Karen Neill introduces viewers to the School Garden Network program. Karen tours a local Elementary school who uses the program to connect teachers and students in hands-on gardening to educate.

Karen Neill introduces viewers to the School Garden Network program. Karen tours a local Elementary school who uses the program to connect teachers and students in hands-on gardening to educate.