 By Claire Sinovic Winter days with kids can be…challenging. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE bundling up to play outside, sitting around a fire pit, trekking to the nearest sledding hill, building snow forts and assembling snow’people’, but with shorter days and colder temperatures, outdoor fun is only fun for so long. There are tons of fun activities for kiddos to do inside, but the following 4 are all local food themed and can be done from the comfort of your own home! These activities are great ways to support our local food producers and introduce kids to the importance of connecting to their local food system. So get cozy and keep reading to learn more! 1. Bake your favorite recipe using local flour. Check out KC Food Circle farmer, Fyler Farms. They have several flour options to choose from or you can try one of their delicious baking mixes. The chocolate chip muffins are my favorite!  Photo Credit: Fyler Farms 2. Bring growing indoors with these local grow kits. KC Food Circle farmers, MyCo Planet offers mushroom grow kits and Food Life Joy offers kits to grow your own microgreens!  Photo Credit: MyCo Planet 3. Read veggie themed books. Here are a few of my favorite you can check out from your nearest library or if you’re buying, consider these local KC book shops - Bliss Books & Wine, Flagship Books, and Monstera’s Books.
 4. Plan your spring garden. Browse local seed offerings from KC Food Circle farmer, The Buffalo Seed Company, and make a plan to attend the Eat Local & Organic Expo on March 29th at Avila University to get garden transplants! Once you’ve decided what you’ll grow, get out the pen and paper and map out your garden as a family. If you have some old magazines laying around, make your garden map more of a collage by letting the kids cut out veggie photos and glue them onto your garden map.  Photo Credit: The Buffalo Seed Company This last suggestion is technically not an activity, but winter is also the perfect time to research and sign up for Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA for short. Many of the KC Food Circle Farmer members offer winter signup options and would be happy to talk over details to help you decide if their farm share is the right fit for your family. Get the kids involved by looking over the contents of what each farm will be offering. Ask your kid’s opinion on what types of local food they’d be most excited to receive in the CSA share. You can read more about CSA in my previous post, Support Local in 2025 with Community Supported Agriculture.
I hope this list comes in handy when you’re trapped…I mean when you’re spending time indoors with your kiddos this winter. If you enjoyed browsing the categories of farmers mentioned in this post, please check out all our KC Food Circle members by heading to our KC Food Circle Directory and find those nearest you on the Eat Local KC Map. Stay warm and have a happy winter! Claire Sinovic is a local food systems expert, garden educator and former nutrition coach who helps farmers build thriving businesses and teaches kids and families about the value of urban agriculture and buying locally-grown foods. She oversees the KC Food Circle membership program which includes the KC Food Circle member directory, the Eat Local & Organic Expo and the Eat Local KC map.  By Claire Sinovic
While the winter months are a time for rest and rejuvenation on the farm, they’re also when many farmers begin to plan for the next growing season. Be part of their planning process for 2025 by participating in a CSA! What is a CSA? Community Supported Agriculture (CSA for short), is a partnership between the consumer (you) and the person growing or raising your food. Similar to a subscription service, you pay the farmer upfront and in return, you’ll receive an assortment of fresh, local food items throughout the season, generally on a weekly basis. This model is great, because it benefits both farmer and consumer. Farmers get assured income to start their season and you’ll get access to a bounty of delicious local food all season long, including new and exciting items mixed in with your go-to favorites. CSAs also provide the perfect opportunity to build a relationship with the people who grow your food, see where your food comes from and to taste the freshest food our region has to offer. A few things to consider: Share Size & Price – How big is a share? Will it feed your household? What’s the total cost for the season? TIP: Some CSAs offer a “big box” and “small box” – talk with the farmer about what a typical share looks like. One of the great benefits of knowing the folks who grow your food, is that they can tell you all about it! Pickup/Delivery Time & Location – Where and when do you pick up your share? Does pickup work with your schedule? Is there a delivery or drop off spot option available? Season Length & Contents – How many weeks does your CSA run? What’s included? Are there any value-added items like breads, jams, or ferments? Ready to join a KC Food Circle CSA? Step 1: Check out all the wonderful KC Food Circle members offering CSAs this year. Step 2: Contact the KC Food Circle Member Farmer who offers the CSA program that best fits your needs. Ask about payment, pickup date/time/location, and CSA contents. Step 3: Pick up your share and enjoy amazing local food! Looking for other ways to find local food? Check out our KC Food Circle Directory and Eat Local KC Map to discover restaurants, grocery stores, farmers markets (check out our post with local holiday markets here), growers, and community partners offering locally-sourced food and more! Claire Sinovic is a local food systems expert, garden educator, and former nutrition coach who helps farmers build thriving businesses and teaches kids and families about the value of urban agriculture and buying locally-grown foods. She oversees the KC Food Circle membership program which includes the KC Food Circle member directory, the Eat Local & Organic Expo and the Eat Local KC Map.  photo credit: City Market Farmers Market By Claire Sinovic A holiday meal is the perfect time to support and give thanks to local farmers and food businesses. From the main dish to sides, sweets, and drinks, you can elevate your holiday meal with delicious local goodies. Unlike mass-produced foods, KC Food Circle farmers put time, attention, and love into their products. They pledge to avoid synthetic chemicals and use humane, sustainable practices. You can feel confident making the healthier choice for your family, friends, and the environment. Below you’ll find local farms with protein options for your main dishes, kombucha brewers for your bubbly holiday beverage, and farmers markets promoting special holiday market events to round out your meal with delicious and local ingredients. Main Dish Options: In most cases, it’s best to order from these farms and businesses sooner rather than later, because once these products are gone, they’re gone! David’s Pasture raises their chickens and turkeys outside on green pastures with regular moves to ensure they get all the bugs and fresh forage they can handle. Available products include whole turkeys (10-15 lbs), whole chickens (4-6 lbs), chicken cuts and smoked hams. Order online or call Remi (the owner since he was 11 years old!) at 816-633-2411. He is always happy to answer questions! Delivery and on-farm pickup options are available. Check the delivery area here. Farrar Family Farms raises animals on a regenerative, grass-based farm. Their products include turkey, chicken, beef, pork, and lamb. Order online. Delivery and community pickup locations available. View their pickup locations map and home delivery schedule here. MyCo Planet is a woman-owned mushroom farm providing fresh, locally grown mushrooms and mushroom products. Mushrooms make a great meat alternative and are the only non-meat source of Vitamin D! Their products include mixed oyster, lion’s mane, and shiitake. Order by emailing [email protected] or calling 833-419-6926. Farm pickup in North Kansas City on Nov 22. Salmon Enterprises offers grass-fed, grain-finished beef for marbling and flavor. Their products include several beef cuts, as well as beef snack sticks, beef summer sausage, and prime rib. Order by emailing [email protected] or visiting salmonenterprisesllc.com. Delivery available.
photo credit: Salmon Enterprises USA Duck Team has pasture-raised duck and goose, and humanely-raised rabbit. Their products include whole ducks, rabbits, and duck and rabbit pairs. Order by messaging facebook.com/duckteamusa or texting 816-726-9626. Farm pickup in KCK.  photo credit: USA Duck Team Beverage Options: Kombucha, a fermented drink chock-full of gut supporting probiotics, is the perfect fizzy holiday beverage! The two businesses below are new KC Food Circle members who source many of their ingredients from local farms. I speak from experience when I say, both are delicious! Morning Light Kombucha is an Indigenous-woman owned company using sustainably harvested local ingredients. Shop their website or find a local retailer.  photo credit: Morning Light Kombucha Tea-Biotics Kombucha is a woman-owned company passionate about their ingredients, sustainability, the environment and the communities they serve. Shop their website or visit their taproom in Olathe, the World’s Largest Kombucha Taproom, with 48 flavors on tap!  photo credit: Tea-Biotics Kombucha Holiday Farmers Markets: For a festive holiday shopping experience, check out these local farmers markets featuring special holiday events and vendors. Stock up on local ingredients, plus unique gifts and crafts from area farmers and makers (including many of our KC Food Circle members). Who knows? You may even spot the jolly old elf himself making an appearance at some of these holiday market events! City Market's Merry Market with Art Garden KC! happens from 10am- 4pm every weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Free and open to the public. KC Farm School's Annual Holiday Market on Nov 25 from 3-7pm has vendors, food, drinks, games, and a cozy greenhouse setting. Lenexa’s Annual Holiday Farmers Market is Nov 23 (10am-1pm) and Dec 21 (10am-1pm) inside Lenexa City Hall with high-quality ingredients and gifts from local vendors. Mission Market is holding a special pop up Holiday Market featuring local vendors! It’s all happening at their Holiday Lights and Festive Sights event on Dec 6 from 5:30-8:30pm at 5635 Johnson Drive. Lee's Summit Farmers Market Holiday Mart on Dec 7 from 10am-2pm at Lee’s Summit City Hall will have 18 local vendors and free insulated market tote bags for the first 150 customers. Overland Park Farmers Market concludes their season in Downtown Overland Park with a Holiday Market on Dec 7 from 8am-12pm with local foods and unique specialty products. Lawrence Farmers Market Holiday Market takes place Dec 14 from 9am-4pm with over 40 vendors providing local produce, handmade crafts, and gift options under the Pavilion at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
photo credit: City Market Farmers Market Check out all our KC Food Circle members by heading to our member directory and find those nearest you on the Eat Local KC Map!
As you gather around the table with family and friends this season, we here at KC Healthy Kids wish you a holiday that's overflowing with good food, good cheer, and plenty of locally-sourced ingredients fresh from our area's dedicated farmers and food purveyors. Claire Sinovic is a local food systems expert, garden educator, and former nutrition coach who helps farmers build thriving businesses and teaches kids and families about the value of urban agriculture and buying locally-grown foods. She oversees the KC Food Circle membership program which includes the KC Food Circle member directory, the Eat Local & Organic Expo and the Eat Local KC Map.  By Claire Sinovic We can all agree that vegetables are an important part of a nutrient dense and balanced diet. Locally grown vegetables? I say, even better! Getting kids to agree to eat their veggies, now that might be another story. My experience as a school garden educator, nutritional health coach, and mom of two has shown me that the most important through line when it comes to encouraging kids to eat their veggies, is to let them be part of the decision. Allow them to explore and get curious about the foods they’re trying. Simply put, just having a new vegetable on their plate might not be enough for them to try it and like it. Fortunately for us, the months of October and November are a magical time in the Kansas and Missouri growing world. Summer go-tos like tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and basil are available in abundance and you’ll also start to see fall favorites such as leafy greens, radishes, beets, sweet potatoes, turnips, and more! Take advantage of this peak growing season and try my six tips for encouraging kids to enjoy more veggies, while also supporting our local KC Food Circle growers! 1. Let them help meal plan - Including kids in this weekly task creates buy-in and allows them to have a say in what’s being served. Start small by having them help plan 1-2 meals for the week. Flip through your favorite cookbook together (the more pictures the better!). Browse Pinterest and food blogs. Or compile a few go-to recipes and let them pick from your selection. Once they’ve decided on a recipe, have them help you make the grocery list for any missing ingredients. No time to search for recipes? No problem! Check out two of my seasonal favorites below:
 2. Shop at the farmers market together - I understand that sometimes a trip to the farmers market or grocery store with children (especially small children) can feel like a chore. But letting them pick out their favorite tomato or hand pick the peppers that will go into your family meal, can go a long way in getting them to actually eat said meal. Plus, who better to talk to kids about veggies than the folks growing them? Farmers talking directly to kids about the food they grow can plant the seed (pun intended!) that encourages the next generation of local food eaters and consumers. Find a Farmers Market near you today on our Eat Local KC Map!  Photo Credit: Mission Market 3. Grow your own microgreens or mushrooms - My most powerful tip for getting kids to try more veggies is definitely to garden! But if you don’t have an already established garden, September and October in our region is not the ideal time to start one. Instead, try growing microgreens or mushrooms indoors! Kids involved in growing develop a sense of pride about the food they’ve helped to nurture. Bonus: They’re more likely to eat what they harvest. Growing your own food can also familiarize kids with veggies in the store or on their school tray. This repeat exposure to new vegetables increases the likelihood they’ll try them. Check out KC Food Circle farmer members Food Life Joy for grow-your-own microgreen kits and MyCo Planet for grow-your-own mushroom kits.  Photo Credit: MyCo Planet 4. Let them cook - Letting kids help in the kitchen can lead to them being more invested in the food you are asking them to eat. Cooking together is a great way to build a kid’s confidence and self-esteem. Congratulate them on a job well done, and show them that they can accomplish complicated tasks by breaking them down into smaller achievable steps. Creating a meal is something tangible and fun they can see through from start to finish.  5. Offer veggies as snacks - Nothing fancy here, just remember to offer up vegetables outside of mealtimes, too. One easy way to do this is to pair veggies with dips.
Seasonal vegetables that make good ‘dip vehicles’ this time of year include carrots, peppers, turnips, radishes, and broccoli. Check out these KC Food Circle Farmers who offer an assortment of prepared goods such as dips and dressings. 6. Be a good role model - If you want your child to be a veggie eater, they’re going to need to ‘see it, to be it.’ So make sure you’re incorporating veggies into your meals, too! If you enjoyed browsing the categories of farmers mentioned in this post, please check out all our KC Food Circle members by heading to our KC Food Circle Directory and find those nearest you on the Eat Local KC Map! Claire Sinovic is a local food systems expert, garden educator and former nutrition coach who helps farmers build thriving businesses and teaches kids and families about the value of urban agriculture and buying locally-grown foods. She oversees the KC Food Circle membership program which includes the KC Food Circle member directory, the Eat Local & Organic Expo and the Eat Local KC map. Kansas Black Farmers Association Supports Growers with Organic Certification Assistance Program9/18/2024
 By Claire Sinovic
Did you know September is National Organic Month? More and more consumers are seeking the organic label for health and environmental peace of mind. It represents a promise that the grower avoids harmful chemicals and prioritizes soil health and biodiversity through sustainable growing practices. From an economic standpoint, organically grown products generally sell at higher prices than their conventional counterparts. When sold in the right market, that equals more money for farmers. Unfortunately, several barriers exist for farmers seeking organic certification to make a higher profit. This is especially true for historically underserved farmers and small to mid-sized, independent farms. Like much of our food system, many large corporations own or have a share in businesses who tout the organic label. That means they can capitalize on higher sales instead of farmers. Here at KC Healthy Kids, we’re all about supporting a strong, equitable local food system that celebrates local growers. That’s why we’re excited to spotlight the Kansas Black Farmers Association (KBFA) this September. KBFA is a community partner who is working on a project to make sure underserved Kansas farmers have the opportunity, access, and resources to obtain their organic certification and reap the benefits of the label. We caught up with Dr. Tammy Counts, Organic Grant Director and Community Liaison for KBFA, to learn more. Can you tell us a little about the history and mission of KBFA? Kansas Black Farmers Association, established in 1999, has a long history of working with historically underserved producers. It was founded in the historic Nicodemus, Kansas -- the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the Reconstruction period following the Civil War and is a National Historic Site. The mission of the Kansas Black Farmers Association is to preserve the Kansas minority farmer legacy through education, promotion of the agricultural lifestyle and collective niche product development. As you know, becoming organic certified can feel daunting for many small to mid-sized farmers. Can you talk a little bit about some of the barriers growers face when seeking an organic certification? It is crucial to acknowledge the importance of urban and rural farmers in feeding our people in line with the present circumstances and many barriers exist for farmers seeking an organic certification. Barrier 1: Lack of knowledge, support, and funding for historically underserved farms. Barrier 2: Organic certification is too expensive. Barrier 3: The mandatory three-year transition period leads to lower profits. Barrier 4: Controlling pests and weeds without the use of synthetics feels impossible. Barrier 5: Gaps in the organic supply chain make selling organic goods unnecessarily difficult. Through this program, KBFA can help dispel the myths some farmers might have about organic farming too. Kansas is home to 59,600 farms, of which only 86 (0.14%) are certified organic, so we see a huge opportunity for growth. We’re excited about the assistance KBFA is providing for growers to overcome these barriers and obtain their organic certification! Can you tell us more about the program? The Kansas Black Farmers Association has been awarded a grant from The Plains Transition to Organic Partnership Program (Plains TOPP), which is a coalition of organizations that provide technical assistance and comprehensive support for both transitioning and existing organic farmers. Our main objective is to offer beginning and transitioning farmers who are pursuing USDA Organic Certification as much knowledge about the field as possible. Our program, "Grow with KBFA, is offering a six-week online introductory course, along with Thursday in-person or virtual review, discussion, and listening sessions with professionals in the field for our cohorts. The course, titled "Becoming an Organic Certified Farmer: Urban and Rural", has been specifically designed to introduce and provide farmers with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed as organic farmers. Thank you, Dr. Counts for sharing this great program led by KBFA! I’m excited for the farmers involved in this opportunity and what it means for their businesses and for us as consumers! You can find out more about KBFA and all their programs by visiting kbfa.org. Support and discover local and organic growers near you by visiting the Eat Local KC Map and KC Food Circle Directory! Claire Sinovic is a local food systems expert, garden educator and former nutrition coach who helps farmers build thriving businesses and teaches kids and families about the value of urban agriculture and buying locally-grown foods. She oversees the KC Food Circle membership program which includes the KC Food Circle member directory, the Eat Local & Organic Expo and the Eat Local KC map. Over $3.7 Million Available to Farm and Food Businesses in First Round of Business Builder Grants8/16/2024
 The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Heartland Regional Food Business Center have announced the availability of over $3.7 million in Business Builder Grants to support small, mid-sized, and diverse food and farm entrepreneurs. These grants will promote business expansion, job creation, business capacity building, and increase local products in the local market. The funding is available for projects in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and northwest Arkansas.
KC Healthy Kids is one of 34 Heartland Center partners working to fill gaps in resources available to local food and farm businesses that are ready to start and grow. We believe kids and their communities need a strong local food system that provides convenient access to healthy food. We support the Heartland Center by identifying existing resources and gaps, providing technical assistance to producers, promoting local food and farm businesses, and engaging food policy councils. “The Regional Food Business Centers are a cornerstone of USDA’s food system transformation efforts, serving to help farmers, ranchers, and other food businesses access the resources and technical assistance they need to access new markets,” said USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt. Projects funded through the Heartland Center’s Business Builder program will further the Center's vision of making the region a place where locally produced food will be a major contributor to a resilient and safe food supply through regional networks that make local food an easy, everyday choice, supporting healthy people, community economies, and sustainable ecosystems. “The Business Builder grant opportunity will inject much needed capital for building and strengthening local food systems in the Heartland,” said Katie Nixon, Heartland Center Co-Director and leader of the Food Systems Program at New Growth. “We are here to support our food and farm businesses in their efforts to feed their communities.” Andrea Clark, Director of Food System Planning at KC Healthy Kids, added, “In conversations all across the Kansas City region, local producers have voiced the need for equitable access to capital to sustain and grow their gardens, farms, and ranches. They also want support developing business plans and writing grant applications. What’s innovative about the Business Builder program is the technical assistance provided from start to finish.” The USDA Heartland Regional Food Business Center has received a total of $11.15 million for their Business Builder program. The Center’s Business Builder program will accept proposals semi-annually for competitive subawards of $5,000 to $50,000 each. The Heartland Center will prioritize:
The Heartland Center is accepting applications for its first-round funding through October 15, 2024. The Center will host an informational webinar on how to apply for Business Builder grants on Aug. 28, 2024, from 12 to 1 p.m. CT. For additional information, visit the Heartland Center’s website. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.   Here at KC Healthy Kids, we believe all kids deserve access to fresh, nutritious food. And since farmers markets improve food security by making affordable food more available, we couldn't be happier to sponsor the KC Farmers Market Passport! This is a great little guide to markets across the metro, where you and the kids can have a fun shopping experience and enjoy a strong sense of community connection. Get yours and have fun collecting stamps while getting to know the people who grow your food. Collect five or more stamps and redeem them for prizes and discounts from local businesses like Ruby Jean's Juicery and Yogurtini. Along with the freshest local produce, farmers markets often have some pretty cool kid-friendly amenities like...
Amenities vary depending on location, so be sure and check the legend before you head out. Many of the markets accept SNAP/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers and Senior Market Match. Most vendors accept credit/debit cards, while some accept cash only, but you might be able to purchase cash-equivalent tokens at the market info booth. The KC Farmers Market Passport was developed by Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council and Cultivate KC, two longtime partners of KC Healthy Kids.    First graders from ME Pearson Elementary helped plant edible varieties of native plant species at Splitlog Farm this week. They enthusiastically gathered their gloves and tools, then dug holes and placed their plants. When they were done, they looked for bugs and enjoyed a scavenger hunt. The project was funded by Missouri Prairie Foundation, which strives to protect and restore prairie and other native grassland communities through land acquisition, management, education, and research. Earlier this month, students from Bishop Miege high school helped prepare the site by clearing invasive weeds and spreading compost. Farmer Kaitlyn Keller laid biodegradable weed mat over the area, and also used cardboard boxes to create "lasagna mulching" around native Adonis bushes. "Kids of all ages are important to urban farming movement,” said Tracy Flowers (AKA Farmer Flowers), local food program manager for KC Healthy Kids. "When they spend time at Splitlog Farm, they learn where their food comes from and they help us provide food for kids in the neighborhood and early care centers,” she said. We're always looking for volunteers to help tend crops or kids. Can you help? Please contact our partners at Community Housing of Wyandotte County for details: [email protected]     The 2024 Expo was a great day for farmers and local food seekers! Shoppers bought record amounts of local food and families enjoyed the Kid Zone. Farmers connected with old friends and new customers, and lots of folks said they came to the Expo because they saw local reporter Carey Wickersham's live interviews on the Fox 4 WDAF morning show.
If you couldn't make it to the Expo or didn't get enough local food, don't worry, we've got you covered! Here are more ways to connect to our local food community and enjoy local produce and handcrafted products all season. 1. Sign up for a CSA. Community Supported Agriculture, CSA for short, is a partnership between the consumer (you!) and the person growing or raising your food. Similar to a subscription service, you pay the farmer upfront and in return you’ll receive an assortment of local fresh food items throughout the season, generally on a weekly basis. CSAs also provide the perfect opportunity to build a relationship with the people who grow your food, to see where your food comes from, and to taste the freshest food our region has to offer. Learn more about CSAs and explore farms that offer CSAs on the KC Food Circle directory. 2. Find local food near you. Check the Eat Local KC map to find local food at farms, markets, restaurants and grocery stores near you. 3. Pick up a Farmers Market Passport and explore farmers markets all summer. The Farmers Market Passport is a fun way to connect with your community and support local farmers. Visit farmers markets and farm stands in the passport to find lots of helpful resources and be entered to win cash-value prizes from local small businesses. Stay in touch to find out about more ways to find local food and get to know the people who grow it. Subscribe to our Monthly e-news.  Eat Local & Organic Expo
Johnson County Community College Saturday April 6 , 2024 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free Admission, Free Parking, Free Kid Zone Hosted by KC Healthy Kids for KC Food Circle Access the gymnasium from North Campus Drive off of College Boulevard. The Eat Local & Organic Expo brings together area farmers and midwest eaters KC Food Circle kicks off farmers market season with the return of the Eat Local & Organic Expo Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Johnson County Community College. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. The Expo is a great place to get to know farmers and find out how you can be more connected to your food and the people who grow it. At the Expo, shoppers can buy from some of the best local, organic, free-range farmers, ranchers, and small-batch artisans in the area. On Saturday, April 6 at Johnson County Community College, shoppers can…
The Expo began in 1999 as part of a food system conference sponsored by KC Food Circle™ and Sierra Club. KC Food Circle is a program of KC Healthy Kids that connects local farmers with wholesale buyers, chefs and artisans who are vital to our region’s local food system. The Expo is hosted by KC Healthy Kids for KC Food Circle. Sponsors include Hartwig Family Fund, J.R. Albert Foundation, Bank of America, Helen S. Boylan Foundation, Children's Mercy, Rarified Creative for Kid Zone, Jim & Michele Stowers, AF Group/Ameritrust, Central Bank of Kansas City, Lamar Advertising Company. About KC Food Circle™ Since 1988, KC Food Circle™ has connected our region’s eaters and farmers to grow a thriving local food community. In 2019, KC Healthy Kids adopted the volunteer-led effort and continues to maintain the farmer directory, to uphold the integrity of KC Food Circle™ pledges, and to help farmers increase sales by leveraging our partnerships with area restaurants, schools and other institutions. About KC Healthy Kids KC Healthy Kids connects communities to close health gaps. The nonprofit invests in community education, local and regional advocacy and direct support. Their work addresses systemic obstacles through solutions-based focus areas of youth advocacy, food policy, mental health, local food and active communities for kids and their families. Kids and their communities need a strong local food system. That’s why KC Healthy Kids helps farmers grow thriving businesses and teaches kids & families the value of growing their own food and purchasing locally-grown food. |
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