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April 14-18, 2025

Dallas, Texas

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Farm to CACFP Track | CEU Specialty 1 | Beginner

Straw Bales: A New Way to Garden

Straw bale gardening can be a fun and affordable way to create a garden, even on paved surfaces or in areas with poor soil. It also offers several advantages over traditional gardening methods. Learn an enjoyable and environmentally conducive way of growing your vegetables with versatility that won't break the bank.

  1. Understand the advantages of straw bale gardening.
  2. Get to know the best plants to use and when to harvest.
  3. Realize how straw bale gardening benefits children.

Presented by

Pamela Heisler Web

Pam Heisler, CCNP

Field Representative/Homes Claim Processor, Food for Kids, Inc.

Alix Pasillas Web

Alix Pasillas, CMP, CCNP

Executive Director, Food for Kids, Inc.

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