Girl Scouts Debut “Locavore” Badge
Girls Scouts across the nation now have the opportunity to earn and add one more badge to the collection prominently displayed on their green vests: Locavore.
This badge, released in honor of the organization’s 100th anniversary, allows girls to explore the local food movement in their communities, said Alisha Niehaus, executive editor, Program Resources, in a recent interview with The Food Section.
All of the group’s badges are a reflection of what today’s girls said they want to know about, Alisha said.
According to the Girl Scouts, earning a Locavore badge is achieved in five steps:
Each of the steps includes specific challenges such as interviewing chefs who specialize in locally grown foods, taking a favorite recipe and making it local or preparing a three-course meal based on local ingredients.