Author is a Environmental Science Educator, Citizen/Community Science Project Leader, and Curriculum Writer
The health of the planet and of humanity is connected to food. Where our food comes from matters. How our food is grown matters. The diversity of our food matters. With so many educational initiatives, if kids learn early, it becomes an enduring part of their lives.
Ron Smith is an educator, community scientist, and naturalist from Merchantville, New Jersey. Learning at an early age the joy and value of gardening, Ron has grown everything from figs to fungi, and he leverages a master's degree in biology to teach lessons and lead outdoor adventures for kids and adults.