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| Landon Johnson, middle, receives certificate from Dr. Williams and Ms. Elwood |
“We are what we eat,” said Williams. “If we eat well, we can live a long time and have a good quality of life with a foundation of healthy eating.”
Stephanie
Elwood, Extension Associate/Garden Instructor for the SU Ag Center, gave
an overview of the program by showcasing a slide show, giving those in
attendance a first hand opportunity to see the students at work within the
summer garden program. Elwood and 2012 summer garden graduate Sariah Rogers
also showcased a youth participant video.
“I like
that I learned how to plant,” said summer garden participant Amare Coleman.
Learning
to plant is one of the many aspects of the summer garden program, which is in
its second year and sponsored by the SU Ag Center. The purpose of the program
is teaching youth how to grow their own fruits and vegetables, utilize the
garden for exercise and stress relief and encouraging healthier eating habits.
“In the
1800s, 97% of people grew their own food in this country, now less than 2% of
the population is growing their own food,” said Chancellor Williams to the
graduating class.
With
statistics such as this, programs offered at the SU Ag Center like the summer
garden program, are increasingly important because it builds a foundation for
healthy living that can translate into a healthy and long life.
For further
information, please contact Stephanie Elwood at 225-771-2134 or stephanie_elwood@suagcenter.com###
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