Farm to School

The landscape of food on children’s plates here in Nebraska is diverse, healthy, and delicious. This helps farm to school in Nebraska embrace the entire plate.
Farm to School is a natural fit for Nebraska's rich history in agriculture. The term "Farm to School" refers to schools serving locally grown or produced fresh foods from the school cafeteria. This can range from fruits and vegetables to eggs to honey to meat. Often schools incorporate curriculums built around nutrition, agriculture, and science. Doing this creates learning opportunities based on experience, like farm visits, gardening, and culinary and entrepreneurial programs.
 
For more information about Farm to School, contact Sandra Renner, sandrar@cfra.org or 402.687.2100 ext. 1009
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Farm to School Notes

 

Produce Seasonality, Crop Extension, and Storage Resource Guide for Nebraska

When are local foods available to add to school menus?

Center for Rural Affairs partnered with Nebraska Department of Education - Nutrition Services, Nebraska Dry Bean Commission, Midwest Dairy, and Nebraska Beef Council to create a year-round Farm to School program, Nebraska Thursdays.

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PDF icon Produce Seasonality, Crop Extension, and Storage Resource Guide for Nebraska
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By Justin Carter on October 17, 2019 - 5:00pm

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By Justin Carter on October 9, 2019 - 2:36pm

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By Justin Carter on October 9, 2019 - 2:28pm

Across the country, kids are reaping the benefits and heading back to school with local foods on their plates.

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