How’s this for convenient learning: Oregon State University Extension Service has free, online gardening courses that adults and interested older kids can access anytime. The introductory course to ...

CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar River Academy students tried farm-fresh kale, chard and grapes — which tasted just like grape juice — at Matthew 25’s Urban Farm in Cedar Rapids. Each grade level visited the farm ...

Getting your kids to eat their vegetables can be a struggle for some parents, but, thankfully, there is some parenting advice available for this particular dilemma. Vegetables contain minerals, ...

As Children's Day 2024 approaches, it’s a timely moment to celebrate the joy and curiosity children bring to our lives. Including a range of healthy foods—especially vegetables—helps equip children ...

Children are notoriously picky eaters and parents may struggle to get them to eat the daily recommended amount of vegetables. This problem is compounded by readily available high-fat, salty, and sweet ...