In Response to Hillary's “Edible Schoolyard” Post

It was very interesting reading about this program and article, because I agree with it’s goals about creating a community garden and teaching sustainability to the younger generation.  I am working in the food/nutrition sector as well, as I will be traveling to the Philippines this summer, and leading nutrition classes in a local school there. 

 I also agree with Hillary in that the partnering of public and private sector was an interesting aspect of the program, but I think it is definitely for the better.  With the government-even local-getting more active with these type of community programs, it reassures people that they are interested in the small projects as well as the larger health care issues in the East Bay.

The message behind this program really hits home for me as well, as it is something that I hope to try and implement during my practice experience this summer.  Although a difference is in areas, as I will be abroad in a completely different setting, but dealing with food problems nonetheless.  I believe that being able to sustain yourself, at least partially, is very important for developing countries, because in the long run it is much cheaper to sustain than eating out all the time.  Not to mention, eating fresh and natural food instead of any of the processed foods in the supermarket is ten times better for your health.  So along with this community garden project that the Edible Schoolyard is tackling, I hope to take it further by teaching cooking classes with this food, and showing the kids and community how easy it is to create delicious and healthy meals with ease and in a short amount of time.