A field trip to a farm is a fun day for nearly any kid. But this trip is extra-special for a particular group of children -- they're homeless and have never visited one before. The kids visiting today live in Salvation Army homeless shelters.
Katchie Farm was started in Kinderhook, New York, by Liz Neumark to support her high-end catering business, Great Performances. She decided to open the farm to children in memory of her daughter Sylvia. So far 1,000 of them have visited The Sylvia Center this summer.
Those who work at the farm hope to nourish both their bodies and their spirits.
Although the trip may not produce any budding farmers, the trip may inspire some new eating habits.
Video & Story courtesy of WABC @ link: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=6982312
For more information, visit GreatPerformances.com and click on the farm tab.
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