FOOD SYSTEMS
YOUTH ACT ON INNOVATIVE WAYS TO SOLVE THE REAL-WORD CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINABLY FEEDING A GROWING POPULATION.
Illinois 4-H youth are building their capacity to address their community’s needs while moving us forward towards a more sustainable future. Claire Doelling of Edwards County finishes planting the tomato plant she received in the Little Roots program. Little Roots is a gardening program for children 5-7 years old, it is a great activity for 4-H Cloverbud clubs or individuals. The program encourages and inspires youth to grow their own food and flowers and to increase interest in 4-H and gardening project areas. Photo credit: Lauren Doelling
Little Roots Gardeners in Edwards County made “growing” bracelets and learned about the six basic elements’ plants need to grow and thrive. 34 University of Illinois | College of ACES | Illinois Extension | 4-H | 4-H Foundation
