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CompostKids Launch At Central Farm Markets

Central Farm Markets is launching a new innovative food recycling/composting program for kids in partnership with the CompostCrew.

Debra Moser, Neighbor
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Central Farm Markets is launching a new innovative food recycling/composting program for kids in partnership with the CompostCrew. The saying that “today’s kids are tomorrow’s future” is so true! At Central Farm Markets, we believe that it is important to not only teach, but to include kids in our efforts to protect and restore their own environments. From making healthy food decisions to recycling, reusing and restoring, kids today are naturals at adapting to new practices. The more we can teach our kids about the life cycle of our food, the more they will be able to make good decisions that impact that cycle. 

How Does the Program Work?

Starting on Saturday, June 22 and continuing through Sunday, September 1, kids ages 5-16 will be able to join in on the fun. This program will be available at both Pike Central and Bethesda Central Farm Markets. Here’s what you need to do: 

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  1. Pick up a counter-top canister at the Compost Crew table and sign up for the program. Each child will receive a card with ten “punches” on it and information on how and what to put in the canister. Each child will also receive a “CompostKids Rock the Earth” T-shirt when they have punched the card three times.

  2. Each week, bring the counter-top canister back to the Compost Crew table and empty it into a compost bucket located at the table. Have your card punched and receive a treat, compliments of the farm market.

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  • Take your canister home and refill it for the next time you visit the market.

  • When your card has been filled (ten punches by September 1), each child will receive a bag of compost for their gardens from the Compost Crew and a gift card to Staples for school supplies. 

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    It’s easy, it’s fun, and most importantly, it’s good for the environment and for all of us. Central Farm Markets looks forward to continuing our commitment to a sustainable environment and we are excited to have the opportunity to continue to involve our community with this great program. 

    For more information about any of the Central Farm Markets please contact Debra Moser, or call 301-775-640. 

     

    Bethesda Central Farm Market is located at 7600 Arlington Blvd. at Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814 Sundays 9am-1pm.


    Pike Central Farm Market is located at 11806 Rockville Pike between Old Georgetown and Montrose Roads Rockville, MD 2085 Saturdays 9 am-2pm.

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