Please nominate Truck Farm Omaha before Friday, November 30th
Please, take a few minutes to nominate our program to win $10K. The money will go toward MORE urban farming programming in the Omaha area. Help us help more youth learn about the benefits of growing food in the city. Help us Share the Good!
Nominate here: www.seedsofchangefoods.com/sharethegood
Community Farm, Garden or Organization: Truck Farm Omaha
City, State, Zip Omaha, Nebraska 68132
Proprietor: Chelsea Taxman
TFO Mission
Truck Farm Omaha is a mobile garden dedicated to educating Omaha-area youth about healthy eating, sustainable agriculture and the benefits of growing one’s own food.
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TFO Goals
Educate Omaha-area youth about where their food comes from and the benefits of eating locally
Engage urban youth in producing fresh food
Provide a fun, healthy and environmentally friendly safe-space for youth to interact with the food system
Promote healthy lifestyles by encouraging better eating and exercise habits.
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In our first season, TFO has achieved these goals by:
-Educating more than 1,200 youth and 1,000 adults through hands-on presentations and garden activities
-Visiting more than 40 different schools, youth organizations, and community groups across the Omaha metro area including Girls Inc., Hunger Free Heartland, Completely Kids, the D2 Center, Children’s World, Farmer’s markets, and more.
-Distributing more than 1,500 seed packets to aspiring young gardeners
-Growing more than 30 lbs of produce in the back of the Truck and distributing to youth
-Providing each child a chance to try something new (e.g. taste new vegetable, plant an unfamiliar seed)
-Encouraging youth to engage in the food system and show them how they can make a positive impact
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THANK YOU!
