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by Joshi, A., Azuma, A.M. | 01-Oct-2006
The purpose of this report is to share preliminary evaluation results for Seven Generation Ahead’s (SGA) Fresh from the Farm Program.
by ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) | 6-Jun-2006
Survey featured in the NFSN Evaluation Framework Appendix 5 (Sample Evaluation Tools)
by Hermann J.R., Parker S.P., Brown B.J., Siewe Y.J., Denney B.A., Walker S.J. | 1-May-2006
In-school gardens have been utilized to enhance children’s eating habits. In a survey of fourth grade teachers at schools reported to have gardens, 47% reported they taught nutrition along with the use of gardening and 43% reported they perceived the garden to be somewhat to very effective at enhancing children’s eating habits.
by Izumi B.T., Rostant O.L., Moss M.J., Hamm M.W. | 1-May-2006
The purpose of this study was to investigate Michigan school food service directors' interest in, and opportunities and barriers to, implementing a farm-to-school program.
by John R. (VT FEED) | 1-Apr-2006
by Ecotrust | 1-Jan-2006
This report summarizes one year of cooking meals on-site at Abernethy. It also describes what happened beyond the cafeteria, for the cooking at Abernethy was supported by a broader, integrated approach to student wellness.
by Kloppenburg J., Hassanein N. | 01-Jan-2006
Commentary piece in response to Allen and Guthman's work.
by Berkencamp J. | 01-Jan-2006
This report explores the feasibility of expanding use of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables in Minnesota’s public K-12 schools.
by | 24-Oct-2005
by Feenstra G., Ohmart J. | 1-Oct-2005
by Middle Level Leadership Center | 1-Aug-2005
by Dirks A.E., Orvis K. | 1-Jul-2005
Junior Master Gardener (JMG) was chosen to be evaluated in 14 Indiana third grade classrooms as little formal classroom usage data exists for the program.
by Smith L.L., Motsenbocker C.E. | 01-Jul-2005
An experiment was conducted to quantify the effects of a school garden and garden curriculum on the science achievement of fifth grade students in three inner-city East Baton Rouge Parish, La., elementary schools.
by Klemmer C.D., Waliczek T.M., Zajicek J.M. | 1-Jul-2005
Science achievement of third, fourth, and fifth grade elementary students was studied using a sample of 647 students from seven elementary schools in Temple, Texas. Students in the experimental group participated in school gardening activities as part of their science curriculum in addition to using traditional classroom-based methods.
by Robinson C.W., Zajicek J.M. | 1-Jul-2005
The goal of this study was to assess changes in the life skill development of elementary school students participating in a 1-year school garden program.
by Klemmer C.D., Waliczek T.M., and Zajicek J.M. | 1-Jul-2005
This study developed three cognitive test instruments for assessing science achievement gain of third, fourth, and fifth grade students using a garden curriculum.
by Graham H., Beall D.L., Lussier M., McLaughlin P., Zidenberg-Cherr S. | 1-May-2005
The purpose of this study was to determine the status of gardens in California schools.
by De Bourdeaudhuij I, Klepp KI, Due P, Rodrigo CP, de Almeida M, Wind M, Krølner R, Sandvik C, Brug J. | 1-Apr-2005
The questionnaire provides a reliable, valid and easy-to-administer tool for assessing personal, social and environmental factors of potential influence on fruit and vegetable intake in 10-11-year-olds.
by Feenstra G., Ohmart J. | 1-Sep-2004
This report provides an analysis of information collected from the Yolo County Farm to School Project during its fourth year of implementation (school year 2003/2004).
by W.K. Kellogg Foundation | 1-Jan-2004
In the pages of this guide, W.K. Kellogg Foundation hopes to give staff of nonprofits and community members alike sufficient orientation to the underlying principles of "logic modeling" to use this tool to enhance their program planning, implementation, and dissemination activities.