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The students planted a number of things from garlic to harvest seeds, all while learning basic cooking skills using locally grown foods.

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MANITOU SPRINGS — Students from Ute Pass Elementary visited the Flying Pig Farm in Manitou Springs on Wednesday for some hands-on lessons.

It's part of the USDA's Farm to School Program. The students planted a number of things from garlic to harvest seeds, all while learning basic cooking skills using locally grown foods.

Flying Pig Farm will host a fundraiser breakfast on November 3, you can learn more here.

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