A Single Bite and Foster Supply continued their tradition of teaching Liberty Middle School seventh graders about healthy eating and the farm-to-table philosophy.

They provided two in class lessons to educate students about real vs. processed foods, discuss our county’s overall health status, and offer a few healthy snacks prepared with local, fresh ingredients.

This year students were able to have a more immersive classroom experience through the brand new “A Single Bite App” (Real foods rewards) where they took surveys and competed trivia throughout the program for a chance to win rewards/prizes.

The in-class lessons bookended two field trips, one to Thanksgiving Farm in Harris (The Center for Discovery), and the other a lunch at the Arnold House.

At the farm they were able to see multiple greenhouses, toured the farm, learned about the day-to-day processes, and were treated with some freshly baked bread and a goat cheese spread. Students went home with fresh tea packets as well.

At the Arnold House, students and staff enjoyed a family-style, sit-down, three-course meal. The chef interacted with everyone between courses and explained how everything was prepared. At the end the chef told students how and why she became a chef. The students and staff enjoyed themselves during the experience and it truly is one of a kind.

The impact was certainly shown, as one student said during the meal: “Wow this is better than Takis!”