The mission of Veggie U is to promote the well-being of children through a healthy lifestyle.  Veggie U is dedicated to the creation and distribution of curricula nationally, with a focus on making wise food choices, combating adolescent and juvenile disease, and attaining an understanding of sustainable agriculture.

The 8th annual Veggie U fundraiser The  Food and Wine Celebration is July 17 from 5 till 9 p.m. What better way to generate excitement and raise funds for the Veggie U children’s nutrition program than to throw one heck of a party with more than 30 top chefs providing the food! 

In its 8th year, Veggie U’s Food and Wine Celebration at the  Culinary Vegetable Institute 12304 S.R. 13, Milan, is an experience of culinary delights like none other.

As you enjoy cooking demonstrations, wine classes and an exclusive silent auction at the Grand Tasting you can mingle with the chefs during special pre- and post-events. You’ll be helping Veggie U instill the importance of sustainable agriculture by giving kids the opportunity to grow their own foods and teaching them about making wise food choices.  Visit the Food and Wine Celebration website to find out more and buy your tickets today.

This is accomplished through:

•Hands-on educational curricula targeting classrooms across the nation

•Development of seminars and outreach programs for food enthusiasts, food service groups and culinary professionals

The educational projects:

 •Introduce the concept of sustainable agriculture

 •Emphasize the need to grow vegetables safely

 •Provide the connection between agriculture, good nutrition and the culinary arts.

Order Specialty Vegetables from

The Chef's Garden

Just click to Join the Healthy Eating Team

and start ordering today!

Because of our association with The Chef’s Garden, Veggie U and
The Culinary Vegetable Institute are proud to offer a selection of healthy, sustainable products to the home cook!

Veggie U is dependent on the generous support of our friends and members.  Your support by becoming a member of Veggie U will enable us to take our message to children in classrooms across the country.

Please become a member of Veggie U and support our efforts to
"change children's eating habits one classroom at a time!"

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