Leodis V. McDaniel High School – Cooking from the Garden (Food Processing Intermediate)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course will build on the foundational skills and knowledge gained in Cooking from the Garden to create value-added products from freshly grown fruit and veg to sell to our community. Students will create a planting plan and collaborate with the intermediate Sustainable Ag course to plant crops for fresh food preparation and preservation. They will field test food products, such as jams, pickles, and pastries and learn from student consumer focus groups. Students will also learn to cook with and explore animal proteins as an integral part of farms and component in the US diet. Students’ learning will culminate in planning and hosting a farm-to-table meal.