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Organics & Kids

CCOF Kid's Activity and Coloring Book

DrGreene.com

Sustainable Agriculture Resources
and Programs for K-12 Youth

CCOF Kid's Activity and Coloring Book
CCOF has produced this activity book to help parents and educators address organic with kids. Download the CCOF Organic Activity and Coloring book.

DrGreene.com
Dr. Alan Greene's website is dedicated to using information technology to make pediatric wisdom more accessible than ever before. His goal is to improve children's health by informing and inspiring those who care for them. By addressing the connection between the health of our children and the health of the environment, he strives to make a difference for both. The following web pages address organic food and children:
Organic: A Choice for Our Children
Why Organic is the Healthiest Choice for Kids
Fathers for Organic - Part 1 of 7 (includes links to parts 2 through 7)

Sustainable Agriculture Resources and Programs for K-12 Youth
Looking for new children's programs and activities for conferences and workshops? Check out SARE's Sustainable Agriculture Resources and Programs for K-12 Youth. This 16-page compendium lists more than 50 sustainable agriculture programs and curricula nationwide, from “Growing Minds,” a program linking the garden and agriculture in Appalachia, to “French Fries and the Food System,” a year-round curriculum focusing on ways youth can better understand land and local food systems. Includes direct links, program contact information and ideas for integrating lessons into school programs. Download the entire publication.

Also, CCOF Certified Earthbound Farm has established the organic kids zone with information, activities, coloring books, ask a farmer and fun for kids.

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