Blog post by Staci, “Buzz Team”
I have never been dirtier, bitten by so many bugs, or …
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“To me, sustainable agriculture is not a simple set of rules- rather, it is an ongoing effort to farm in a way that adapts to the unique environmental and social contexts of …
Organic wheat crops can be more nutrient rich* – they more often rely on their own natural defenses rather than synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Organic farming methods can increase concentrations of antioxidants in vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy products, …
Annie’s has a long history of giving back to local communities, whether through grants, donations or volunteer hours. In Good Company is a week-long community service trip, developed by Clif Bar & Company, which focuses on making a positive change for people and …
Many of our employees are carpooling with colleagues or friends in their neighborhood to get to work. Annie’s offers a carpooling incentive for those who add extras to their car to get to work. We love the following story from the carpool crew!
“We have a motto in …
Organization: John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School Website: http://www.jgwhittier.org/
The Greenleaf Garden Club: Growing Together
When Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School in Camden, NJ originally wrote to us, they only planned on having three classroom container …
Organization: Glendale Acres Elementary School (Communication/Foreign Language Academy) Website: http://gaes.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Glendale Acres: Celebrating Earth Week
Deborah at Glendale Acres Elementary told us that due to a lack of funding, they would be unable to continue …
Organization: East Cooper Montessori Charter School Website: www.montessoricharterschool.com
East Cooper Montessori: Putting Down Roots
Students, teachers, and parents at East Cooper Montessori Charter School have rallied around building a strong foundation for their new …
Organization: Denver Green School Website: www.denvergreenschool.org
Denver Green School: Dirt Into Abundance
As a school built around the idea of sustainability, Denver Green School immediately embraced a garden program as a way to learn “about stewardship of the earth, …
Organization: Sparta Elementary School Website: http://www.alleghany.k12.nc.us/ses/
Sparta Elementary School: Growing Goodness on the Go
The folks at Sparta Elementary in Sparta, NC, came up with a great idea for growing goodness on the go. Cecilia, a teacher in the …
