Nutrition Education
Learning experiences that promote healthy food, culturally correct cooking, and agricultural education, brought to you by Forsyth Farmers’ Market and our community partners. Our comprehensive programs, including Youth Booth, Harvest to Table, and adult nutrition courses utilizing the Oldways curriculum, empower participants of all ages to make informed, nutritious choices and cultivate a deeper understanding of sustainable living.
A Taste of African Heritage
Through a partnership with Oldways, Forsyth Farmers' Market regularly offers A Taste of African Heritage cooking classes! This course is free and designed to teach people how to eat and cook healthfully, through tradition and hands-on experience. Participants in the program engage in discussions, cooking lessons, and take time for eating and reflection.
A Taste of African Heritage cooking classes have concluded for 2024. We are in the process of revising and updating our nutrition and culturally correct cooking classes for 2025.
Please e-mail us at forsythfarmersmarket@gmail.com if you are interested in sponsoring a series with the Forsyth Farmers’ Market.
Youth Booth
Recognizing that healthy eating habits start early, Youth Booth offers a dynamic platform at our Saturday market during the school year, engaging K-12 students with a focus on grades K-8. Our program integrates foundational concepts like the '100 foods by 1 year' for our youngest participants, and expands to encompass agriculture, health and wellness, and market economics for older students. We align activities with academic touch points, supporting Common Core standards while addressing global goals like zero poverty and reduced food waste. Each participant is encouraged with a $5 gift voucher, sponsored by AgSouth, to purchase fruits or vegetables from our market vendors, fostering practical learning and a lifelong appreciation for healthy eating.
AgSouth proudly supports Youth Booth, nurturing the next generation of healthy eaters and informed consumers.
Harvest to Table
Inspiring SCCPSS high school students through hands-on learning, Harvest to Table brings Urban Agriculture Education to life. From Victory Garden planning to the cultivation of urban garden beds, greenhouses, and aeroponic systems, students gain essential skills in agriculture, engineering, and technology. This program nurtures a deep connection to the environment, promotes sustainable solutions to global food challenges, and fosters informed eating habits for better health outcomes. By engaging with the outdoors, students also experience mental health benefits and explore potential careers in agriculture, cultivating a lifelong passion for healthy, sustainable living.
