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Conner, David; Estrin, Hans; Becot, Florence – Journal of Extension, 2014
This article discusses High School Harvest (HSH), an Extension educator-led project in five Vermont schools to provide students with job training and food system education and to provide lightly processed produce to school lunch programs. One hundred and twenty-one students participated, logging 8,752 hours growing, harvesting, and processing…
Descriptors: Food Service, Extension Education, High School Students, Job Training
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Hughes, Luanne J.; Savoca, LeeAnne; Grenci, Alexandra – Journal of Extension, 2015
Youth Advisory Councils (YACs) ensure that students are represented in school wellness discussions. YACs empower students to present ideas, insights, and input on nutrition and physical activity; work alongside peers to assess wellness needs; and develop recommendations for enhancing/expanding the school wellness environment. YACs provide a…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Youth Programs, Student Empowerment, Nutrition