Join us on June 11th at Sid Wainer & Son to discuss & support the important farm-to-school work the Marion Institute is leading in elementary schools across New Bedford and the Southcoast! The post Grow Education Fundraiser on June 11th 2025 – Complimentary Tickets appeared first on Marion Institute.| Marion Institute
St. Paul, Minn – Today, the Minnesota Senate passed the Agriculture budget bill which would address federal efforts under the Trump administration to cut food security programs. In response, Minnesota is investing boldly in its local food system by launching a permanent statewide Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program and expanding support for the Farm to| Minnesota Senate DFL
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a two year, $219,458 grant to North Carolina Extension/North Carolina State University and the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) to expand our online farm to school course into a Farm to School Collaborative Training Initiative (NCF2SCTI). In spite of added stress brought ...| farmtoschool.ces.ncsu.edu
We hope you can join us next Tuesday morning, October 15th at 9:00 a.m. for a coffee chat with our Farm to School Work Group, the NC Department of Public Instruction, and othe … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
Imagine kids giggling in the garden while tickling a worm or excitedly sharing the discovery of a carrot ready to harvest. These and many more stories unfold within NC State E … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
Farm to School Coalition of NC Listening SessionsWe want to hear from you! Have your voice heard through Farm to School Coalition of NC 2024 Listening Sessions. The listening … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
The 2023 USDA Farm to School Census is coming!The USDAs Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program is conducting its fourth Farm to School Census in Fall 2023! The Census assesses t … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
Join the state of North Carolina in celebrating Farm to School and Early Care and Education Month by crunching into a locally grown fruit or vegetable on Wednesday, October 18 … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
The new school year has officially begun for many students across North Carolina. While we are excited to see the impacts of Farm to School during the school year, we want to appreciate and highlight the significant impacts of Farm to School during the summer months. Farm to School goes beyond activities performed and meals served ...| farmtoschool.ces.ncsu.edu
With spring just around the corner, its a great time to plan and think about your school garden design. Whether starting a new garden or expanding an existing one, involving s … Continue Reading| Local Food News - NC State Extension
Buying local foods is an excellent way to engage with your community, forge new connections, and encourage healthy eating habits. Have you ever visited a farmers market and be … Continue Reading| Local Food News - NC State Extension
Farm field trips are a fantastic way to promote hands-on learning with students and local growers. Students venture out of the classroom, interact with nature, and have first- … Continue Reading| Local Food News - NC State Extension
BFEN Director, Nnenna Ferguson, discussed Food for the Spirit and BFEN's Farm to School initiatives at the NY Health Foundation's conference on transforming food systems. Panelists talked about how institutions address food quality issues.| Food for the Spirit