October 2014 
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Big Garden Staff Speak at Legislative Hearings

 

Governor Heineman declared October "Farm to School Month" in the state of Nebraska. This is in recognition and support of the new "Farm to School Program" being facilitated and put into action by the Center for Rural Affairs.

 

The Farm to School Program is a successful initiative already underway in many surrounding states, but only recently has taken root in Nebraska. The Farm to School Program seeks to build bridges between public school cafeterias and local farmers. There is a special focus on...

 

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Harvest for Hunger Yields Bounty

Volunteers of all ages gathered to participate in United Methodist Ministries' first Harvest for Hunger Day of Service on Saturday, October 4th. The day consisted of gleaning field crops at the Springfield United Methodist Big Garden, followed by delivery to a local food pantry.
 

Groups and individuals gathered at Hanscom Park UMC before traveling together to the Big Garden site in Springfield, Nebraska. Kris and Mike Betts of the Springfield UMC worked alongside volunteers in the field, which is on land...
 

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Summer Programming Summary Available

Did you know that during the summer of 2014, Big Garden interns taught 9 classes and interacted with more than 200 children each week?

One participant said, "I learned new methods of planting that I was able to take back to my family and neighbors and also teach them."



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