SnackTime Explorers
from The Farm to School Podcast Hosted by Rick Sherman & Michelle Markesteyn
What happens when curiosity meets crunchy, colorful produce in the classroom? In this episode, we take you from curious kids tasting kiwi berries and (sometimes too-spicy) peppers to a behind-the-scenes look at the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program—where exposure, education, and a little bit of bravery can transform lifelong eating habits. Along the way, we connect the dots between school snacks, farmer livelihoods, and big-picture health outcomes, all through the lens of SnackTime Explorers—a program turning everyday tastings into powerful moments of discovery. Get ready for stories that are equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and a reminder that sometimes the smallest bites can spark the biggest change. Shannon Fitzgerald DNO Produce Snacktime Explorer Specialist Snacktime Explorers Adjunct Professor Child Nutrition at The ICN (institute of child nutrition) Fresh Fruit & Veggie Program (FFVP) Alex Dinovo [email protected] Counts - Oregon Farm to School We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
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What happens when curiosity meets crunchy, colorful produce in the classroom? In this episode, we take you from curious kids tasting kiwi berries and (sometimes too-spicy) peppers to a behind-the-scenes look at the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program—where exposure, education, and a little bit of bravery can transform lifelong eating habits. Along the way, we connect the dots between school snacks, farmer livelihoods, and big-picture health outcomes, all through the lens of SnackTime Exp...
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