Most of us know what backyard gardens are, but what are backyard farms? Backyard farms are microfarms that incorporate sustainable practices to grow your favorite foods that are organic, cost-efficient and beneficial for self-sufficiency. Gardening and farming are one of, if not the, most impactful activities for children. While in nature, the experience sparks curiousity and creativity in the most calm, exciting way. As a parent, I know there is no greater accomplishment and feeling than nourishing the body and mind of the people you love the most. On top of it all, gardening develops lifelong skills such as patience, dedication, self-sufficiency and a deep knowledge of where real food comes from. It’s more important than ever to cultivate the love of food and eating for pleasure in young children. On this episode of Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, Argavan speaks with Kelly Lauber, a mom of 2 young children and a backyard farmer. Kelly has recently launched Soul Farmer, a unique delivery service of seasonal garden harvest bouquets and soon-to-come experiences and events inspired by her passion for kindness and connection in the community. In this episode, Argavan and Kelly discuss the value of growing your own food, how to include children in gardening and family meal preparation and the impact that seasonal, organic and nutrient-rich produce have on the environment and people’s health. Argavan and Kelly talk about the Edible School Yard project and ways to get involved with this incredible organization. Kelly offers tips and resources for families looking to start their own backyard farming (It involves baby steps!).
Mentioned in this episode:
The Edible Schoolyard Project: https://edibleschoolyard.org
The Backyard Farm Company: https://thebackyardfarmcompany.com
Worm Cafe: https://www.amazon.com/Tumbleweed-27-Worm-Cafe/dp/B005XBDG5M
Books:
The Curious Garden
https://www.amazon.com/Curious-Garden-Peter-Brown/dp/0316015474/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+curious+garden&qid=1629662031&sr=8-1
One Italian Summer
https://www.amazon.com/One-Italian-Summer-Across-search/dp/0369314018/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=one+italian+summer&qid=1629663124&sr=8-4
For more on Kelly Lauber, you can can follow her on Instagram @soulfarmer, and through her website www.soulfarmer.com.
For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook @babystepsnutrition, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.