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CITY KIDS, HEALTHY NUTRITION, AND SUSTAINABLE URBAN AGRICULTURE

Extension Education

Suzanne Mills-Wasniak
Extension Educator
Ohio State University Extension
Dayton

Abstract

\r\n In 2009 the City of Dayton and The Ohio State University Extension formed a partnership to determine if vacant city lots could be used for urban agriculture. These urban agriculture lots would be located in “food deserts.”  The Ohio State University Extension, Montgomery County Agriculture and Natural Resources Program requested the assistance of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program in Montgomery County to assist with the project as nutrition education was a missing link in “food deserts.”  With the increase in childhood obesity and a generational knowledge void as to where food actually comes from, in 2011 a pilot group of youth, 9 to 12 years old, will be introduced to sustainable urban agriculture and healthy nutrition.  The five week workshop will introduce the children to sustainable urban agriculture by utilizing the existing urban production lot for hands-on instruction.  As an additional benefit the children will be introduced to the Dayton immigrant population who are using the lot as a sustainable urban agriculture training facility.  The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program will provide instruction on healthy nutrition using fresh, locally grown produce.  Field trips to area sustainable agricultural enterprises and research areas will broaden the youths’ perspective on sustainable urban agriculture and its role in their lives.  Nutrition information will focus on making healthy food choices, keeping food safe, and increasing food security.

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Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC

This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.

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Authors: S.A. Mills-Wasniak, J.J. Hoorman, A. W. Clutter, N. Whaley
  1. Mills-Wasniak, S. Extension Program Assistant, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 45409
  2. Hoorman, J. Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 45822
  3. Clutter, A. Extension Educator, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 45409
  4. Whaley, N. City Commissioner, Dayton, Ohio, City of Dayton, Ohio, Ohio, 45409