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Willie and the Salad Bonanza

K-State Olathe is hosting a Salad Bonanza! This event is open to schools, 4-H, scouts, FFA and other youth groups. The goal is to reach youth interested in the scientific principles of plant growth.

Teams of four youth will grow Dwarf Blue Curled Vates kale, Hybrid Space Spinach and Looseleaf lettuce in the same container in a 43-day time span. The challenge is to see who can grow the most produce! Teams will also fill out documentation to track the progress.

This containers will be judged at K-State Olathe. Learn more about this miniature farm-to-fork event. Registration is due September 30.

 

About Karen Blakeslee

The Rapid Response Center was formed in 1995 as a resource for Kansas State University Research & Extension Agents. Resource topics included Food Science, Human Nutrition, Food Service, Textiles, Home Care and other consumer topics. Since that time, the Center has grown to be of valuable assistance to Kansas State University Extension Specialists in those areas.

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