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State-Grown Food Program Takes Root In Norwich by Jenna Cho The Day Published 10/13/2008
Uncas was one of two schools in the state celebrating Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids Week last week. The effort is designed to encourage students to learn where their fresh produce comes from and the importance of eating healthy.
Promoting Agriculture: Students flourish during Homegrown School Lunch Week by Laurie Savage Frederick News Post Published 10/13/2008
The Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week celebration kicked off recently at Takoma Park Middle School with the crunch of Montgomery County-grown apples.
"Food doesn't grow in the supermarket, it grows in Maryland on farms," said Sen. Jamie Raskin of Montgomery County. Raskin was a lead sponsor, along with Del. Sheila Hixson, of Farm-to-School Program legislation.
Local produce on school menu is a winning offer by Roger Richardson and Nancy S. Grasmick Delmarva Now Published 10/13/2008
We thank The Daily Times for its coverage of the Jane Lawton Farm-to-School initiative and the Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Program during the week of Sept. 22-26.
This exciting new program, signed into law by Gov. Martin O'Malley this year, is designed to bring more Maryland-grown products to school lunches and to help educate students about the source of their food, how it is produced and the benefits of a healthy diet.
Fresh Produce Programs Are Win-Winners by Editorial Board Kitsap Sun Published 10/12/2008
This spring, Washington lawmakers passed Local Farms-Healthy Kids legislation, with funding to connect schools with Washington farmers and produce distributors. Consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables is a lifestyle change that children may bring home to their families, and carry with them into adulthood a significant step toward increasing health and reducing obesity in our society.
The sustainability campus: Green efforts continue to grow at UNH by Adam Leech Seacoast Online Published 10/12/2008
The Farm to School Program connects state farms and 258 K-12 schools and five colleges by facilitating the purchase of state grown and produced foods by New Hampshire schools. Its vision is to develop a healthy, community-based, community-supported school food system by integrating agricultural production, school food procurement and school curriculum.
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Upcoming Events
Massachusetts Harvest for Students Week
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Mon, Sep 22nd, 2008 - Fri, Sep 26th, 2008
Massachusetts Harvest for Students Week
In 2008, this annual statewide event will be September 22 - 26. All schools in the Commonwealth, kindergarten through college, are encouraged to purchase, serve, and promote locally grown foods in their cafeterias during the Week. UMass Amherst Dining Services Director Ken Toong will receive the Blue Ribbon Award for his local purchasing success, and school cafeterias around the state will invite their legislators to eat a local foods lunch with students. Contact Mass. Farm to School Project for more information, kelerwin@localnet.com or 413-253-3844.
Contact:
Kelly Erwin, 413-253-3844
37th Annual Conference of the North American Association for Environmental Education
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Wed, Oct 15th, 2008 - Sat, Oct 18th, 2008
The 2008 Conference of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Wichita, Kansas.
Farm to School From the Grassroots
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Thu, Oct 16th, 2008 - Thu, Oct 16th, 2008
Save the Date! October 16th, 2008 - Peaceful Valley Farm, Old Fort, NC
Focusing on how grassroots organizations,parents and community members can support farm to school. This workshop will be an interactive experience and dialogue for those interested in implementing farm to school programming. Contact:
Molly Nicholie, (828)236-1282
Central Coast Farm to School Champions
Sat, Oct 18th, 2008 - Sat, Oct 18th, 2008
Saturday, October 18th from 10-2pm
Are you a Farm to School Champion? If you think more kids should be learning about local agriculture that surrounds us, or would like more fresh, local produce in area schools, you just might be!
Join us for an exciting Farm to School networking event at Crystal Bay Farm in Watsonville. Bring your kids to the pumpkin
patch for fun farm activities!
Email or call Idli for more information. Contact:
Ildi Carlisle-Cummins, 831-761-8507
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Recent Press Releases
FIGHTING HUNGER THROUGH FARM TO SCHOOL
Victory Against Hunger Awards Recognize Excellence in Nourishing Kids and Community
Celebrating outstanding efforts in fighting hunger through promoting or creating innovative farm to school programs, twenty-five organizations were awarded ... Continue reading
FIGHTING HUNGER THROUGH LOCAL FARM TO SCHOOL CONNECTIONS
Congressional Hunger Center and Victory Wholesale Group Offer Awards to 25 Hunger Fighting Organizations for Innovative Farm to School Programs
Washington, DC March 3, 2008 The Congressional Hunger Center (CHC) and Victory Wholesale Gro... Continue reading
TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF SCHOOL MEAT
February 20, 2008
The National Farm to School Network supports efforts to make the direct farm to fork link between the farmer and the school cafeteria whether its broccoli or beef. The recent recall of 143 million pounds of beef from Westland/Ha... Continue reading
FARM-TO-SCHOOL SCHOOL AND GARDEN BILL ON THE MOVE TO 2008 SPECIAL SESSION
HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY VOTES FOR URGENT ACTION
SALEM, OR January 24, 2008 - The Farm-to-School and School Garden Legislative Concept, LC 79, introduced yesterday to the House Education Committee, won unanimous approval to ... Continue reading
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