Food Shorts
Published on August 2, 2016
Eight videos of food preparation
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Healthy Eating for Kids Workshops
Published on July 28, 2016
I had so much fun giving these workshops! The workshops consisted of 5 fun activities pertaining healthy eating and focusing on fruits and vegetables. Each workshop started with an introduction activity, “I’m Going on a Picnic”. The youth selected a fruit or vegetable that started with the first letter of their first name. They would say “My name is [name], and I am going on a picnic. I am going to bring [fruit or vegetable].” The whole group would repeat their name and what they were bringing on the picnic.
Hard at Work!
Published on July 25, 2016
Be on the lookout for a few more of my (Cali) food shorts to be posted on the Rising Star Intern page. I will be featuring a few recipes from ISU Extension and Outreach's very own Spend Smart. Eat Smart. website!
Lyon County Demonstration Garden and Northwest Research Farm
Published on July 21, 2016
Throughout our internship, we have had the opportunity to work with a variety of people from Iowa State University and ISU Extension and Outreach. This past week, we met with Josh Sievers. Josh Sievers works with the Northwest Iowa Research Farm, a partnership between Iowa State University and Northwest Iowa Experimental Association. He, and the research farm, are also involved at the Lyon County demonstration garden. The demonstration garden is located at the Lyon County fair grounds in Rock Rapids, IA.
Cottonwood Farms
Published on July 18, 2016
On top of raising the animals, Annie has found interest in Apothecary, botanical body care. She became interested after looking at the ingredient list on the lotion she was putting on her son when he was a baby. She began to research natural body products to make and learned how to make body care products from the plants in her own backyard. She enjoys what she does and always is looking for something new to make.
Herbs In The Hills
Published on July 7, 2016
The festival will run from 1PM to 5 PM on Sunday, September 25th with food, music, activities involving some of our local producers, and the opportunity to get to know more about the herbs grown in our area, how to grow them, and how to preserve them yourself! Hope to see you there!
Building up Communities with Gardens
Published on July 6, 2016
Though each garden was different and had its own quirks, one theme extended through all of them- the importance of strong relationships. These gardens help bring together people in the community from all different walks of life. The building of relationships allows knowledge and food to be shared with individuals whom people may not usually connect with. The gardens are growing more than just produce, they are growing communities.
Little Hands Garden
Published on July 5, 2016
This past week the Region 1 Interns helped the Little Hands Childcare and Preschool plant their own raised bed garden. Margaret Murphy was there to lead and explain what was going to happen to the kids. She talked about what plants need to grow and how they were going to take care of the garden. The garden consists of a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The kids were very excited to get their hands dirty!
Little Hands Garden
Published on July 5, 2016
This past week the Region 1 Interns helped the Little Hands Childcare and Preschool plant their own raised bed garden. Margaret Murphy was there to lead and explain what was going to happen to the kids. She talked about what plants need to grow and how they were going to take care of the garden. The garden consists of a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The kids were very excited to get their hands dirty!
A Day Full of Touring, Working, and Learning
Published on June 23, 2016
The interns of Region 1 and Region 5 gained a new appreciation and knowledge of the work that goes into producing and selling local foods. We spent last Friday morning touring C. Brown Gardens located in Merrill, Iowa. We were all amazed by the amount of work and effort that is put into their operation.