“It’s about building relationships,” said Laureen Williams, Student-Parent Support Program Coordinator, Pine Technical and Community College, states when asked about how she gets things done round the campus. “We have things in common with health and the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP), so it’s natural to collaborate on projects.” Thanks to the support and technical […]
Cambridge-Isanti High School has been hard at work breaking ground for their community school garden! The school garden is a great place to share in community as well as partner many facets of the school learning together. The garden is to help support produce needs for the Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Department for Cambridge-Isanti […]
Billi Jo Peterson, a home daycare owner in Isanti, MN, is passionate about the kids in her care. It doesn’t just show in the name of her daycare, “Care-A-Lot Daycare”, it is evident in her curriculum and in her environment. “One of my goals this year was to increase indoor/outdoor physical activity and increase nutrition […]
All Season Farmers Market – Coming Soon! The Farm Market Cafe, Wall Street, Onamia, MN The Rural Realities of Truth Mille Lacs County is known for its flowing rivers and vast agricultural farmland. The county is within the top 10 fastest growing counties in Minnesota by population, with a majority of communities being small rural […]
The Sunrise School Garden in North Branch is producing lots of fresh veggies, the layout is amazing and the sign, well, A+. With schools back in session, our school gardens are ripe for harvest! Our schools are not only dedicated to the best education possible for our youth, they are committed to providing the healthiest […]
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Many times, busy families are tempted to get dinner by ordering into a speaker and having it passed to them though the car window. Who hasn’t? And at times, cooking from scratch can seem daunting, even when we have the time. The Chisago City Farmers Market (CCFM) is coming to the rescue! Encouraging community residents […]
Strategy: Worksite Wellness Wellness No Longer a “Stretch” The Isanti County Wellness Program is reaching more employees, thanks to the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP). Membership has grown since two new department representatives joined the Wellness Committee. In December 2013, the Committee developed vision and mission statements. “The mission of the Wellness Committee is to […]
