The Local Foods Movement is an old idea that has been getting a “reboot” in the last decade. There are many government agencies and non-profit organizations that are promoting local food production. Farmers are working diligently to increase their customer base. Local citizens want fresh food. The only problem is that local schools have no set curriculum on local food production and its benefits. Our future generations don’t yet have a platform to fully explore their food choices.

It is challenging to develop a plan for a curriculum in which there is not set standard of information. There is an abundance of research, small “kiddy” activities, and promotional information. However, there is not a set document that showcases all necessary information that citizens should know about local foods and agriculture systems.

This makes my job difficult, yet worthwhile. I have the opportunity to pull from a variety of resources and make a curriculum that comprises a HUGE variety of knowledge on local foods production. I can put my CRAZY twist on things!

I have will be successful because I have dedicated mentors that have worked with farmers and agriculture systems for years. They are guiding me to find the information that my students need to know in order to develop a passion for local food production.