A Place to Learn and Play in the Dirt

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"Every year I held an orientation to the CSA and asked people to help out in the gardens," she says. "The more I talked to the members-and to the kids I teach-the more I realized there is this huge disconnect between people and nature, especially between people and agriculture. It's what inspired me to launch the Genesis Farm School."

Soon she will offer teachers a chance to learn about organic farming while earning continuing education credits. "I've had a few tell me they would love to come out here to do that, so I'll try it," she says. "Plus, it will give me a chance to get new ideas about what will work best for the kids."

"It's OK if people don't want to help out," she says. "But I hope they'll come away with an understanding of what it takes to grow food, all the work and the decisions that need to be made."

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A Place to Learn and Play in the Dirt

Few places appeal to children more than a farm. At Genesis Farm, five miles west of Chapel Hill, kids can climb on Daisy the tractor, chase chickens and eat fresh tomatoes right out of the garden. They can also learn how to milk a cow and plant cucumbers. This month, farm owner Trudy Matheny will open the Genesis Far...

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