Cargill supports Farm Safety 4 Just Kids

URBANDALE, Iowa (AgPR) (July 13, 2010) – Cargill recently made a generous contribution to Farm Safety 4 Just Kids. Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 138,000 people in 67 countries. Cargill made a platinum donation to Farm Safety 4 Just Kids between $50,000 and $99,999.

“Cargill’s generous donation supporting Farm Safety 4 Just Kids demonstrates their dedication to helping their customers succeed and ensures our organization will be able to continue keeping our rural youth safe,” said Dave Schweitz, executive director of Farm Safety 4 Just Kids.

Farm Safety 4 Just Kids was created in 1987 by Marilyn Adams after the death of her 11-year-old son. The organization raises awareness about the health and safety hazards that are an inherent part of the rural environment in which children live, work, and play. Over 130 chapters in the United States and Canada conduct safety and health programs within their communities.

Thanks to the support of agri-business sponsors like Cargill, Farm Safety 4 Just Kids is able to provide their volunteers with up to date and pertinent safety education and demonstration resources.

For more information visit www.fs4jk.org.

Family travel five: Connect with kids in the kitchen

By LYNN O'ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News

Chop. Peel. Slice. Your kids will learn life skills while expanding their creativity when you share the joy of cooking.

Whether the lessons begin on your own backyard grill or within the kitchens of the world, make a culinary experience the cornerstone of your next holiday.

1. Italian-style, Positano, Italy. Kids and their parents are welcomed into the kitchen to slice and dice their way to a better understanding of what makes the world love Italian cuisine. You'll grab a rolling pin and have fun making pizza Margherita in the colors of the Italian flag.

Trained chefs will provide the stories behind pasta shapes, and help families create sauces ranging from pesto to pumpkin.

While practicing conversational Italian, who wouldn't enjoy learning how the Romans first made gelato? Kids can help blend the fruit and then delight to the taste of orange blossom, exotic Indian fig and chocolate and lemon ice cream-like concoctions.

Contact: 617-247-4112; www.cooking-vacations.com/kids-programs.html

2. Kids Kitchen, Carmel, Calif. The entire family will enjoy the Food and Wine Harvest farm-to-table event Sept. 25-26 that brings together for a culinary celebration more than 50 chefs at the Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club.

From barbecue and wine seminars to artisanal cheese and gardening programs, the two-day event is full of tips for adding zest to your efforts.

Programs specially designed for kids enable young chefs to make and taste their own creations under the guidance of industry stars. Proceeds benefit local charities.

Contact: 831-624-2888; www.harvestcarmel.com/#/event

3. Classy Kids Cook, Cary, N.C. In addition to specific cooking expertise, kids will learn planning, making choices and team building along with a few math and science skills, all while creating healthy menus and delectable dishes. During these culinary camp sessions, children are encouraged to express their creativity and enjoy their creations. From baking and pastry arts to cuisines of the world, kids will come away with an expanded palate and fresh skills to contribute to the family kitchen.

Contact: 919-481-1645; www.classykidscook.com

4. Kiddie Cookers, Aspen, Colo. Join in a summer camp, team up with your kids for bonding in the kitchen, or provide private lessons for an aspiring junior chef. Kids will learn about food preparation and healthful habits and experiment with French, Middle Eastern, Japanese and other cuisines. Pair this educational experience with outdoor fun in this trendy Rocky Mountain community.

Contact: 970-544-0264; www.kiddiecookers.com

5. Explore your area. You don't have to travel far to combine cooking and good times with your family. Experiment in your kitchen with old family recipes. Visit the local farmers market and learn about locally available organic produce and other food items.

Learn to make ice cream on a summer afternoon. Gather friends and relatives to share recipes, tips and tactics. Check out what local cooking schools, hotels and restaurants offer that will get kids into the kitchen. Get creative and enjoy the fruits of your labor together.

Lynn O'Rourke Hayes is editor of FamilyTravel.com:lohayes@familytravel.com

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