Planting the seeds of ag literacy
Can your teen make turkey pasta puttanesca? How about a hard-boiled egg?
By Paula Schuck
Better Farming
If your teen was suddenly accepted to college or university tomorrow, would he or she be ready to care for him- or herself? Would his or her diet revolve around microwaved ramen noodles, hot dogs, and boxed macaroni and cheese? Or could your child shop for ingredients, and plan and prepare healthy meals for a week?
What if every teen began his or her post-secondary education knowing how to make at least six simple, nutritious, fresh meals?