Healthy Snacks for Kids (to eat at home or school!)

Healthy Snacks for Kids (to eat at home or school!)

An answer to the neverending brainstorm among parents: what healthy snacks can I make for my kids to eat at home or school? You’ve probably heard of the classics: celery with peanut butter and raisins, apple slices, and carrots with ranch. There’s nothing wrong with...
Meet River, a New Educator with Midwest Food Connection!

Meet River, a New Educator with Midwest Food Connection!

Hello! My name is River Ostrow and I am so thrilled and honored to be starting as a Program Educator with Midwest Food connection this school year. I’d like to share a little bit about my adventures in food and education so far. I graduated from the University...
Growing Good Caretakers

Growing Good Caretakers

At Midwest Food Connection we inspire kids to eat well. On the surface that looks like preparing spring salads and wild rice in the classroom. Tasting global fruits and discovering new flavors. Hearing a story about grains around the world and learning about their...
Connecting To Our Roots: Farm Trips with MFC

Connecting To Our Roots: Farm Trips with MFC

In early May, 71 kindergarteners from Christina Huddleston Elementary visited My MN Farmer, a family run farm in Montgomery, MN. This farm grows produce for CSA members and the Minneapolis Public Schools, raises chickens and bunnies and cows and sheep, and always has...
Our Top Five Tips for Gardening with Kids

Our Top Five Tips for Gardening with Kids

As garden educators, we MFC staff have the opportunity to work with students in their school gardens every fall and spring. Here are some of our thoughts about getting kids involved in gardening! 1. Let them choose! Even as an adult, gardening is all about...