Blooming Prairie Foundation Grant Supports School Greenhouses

By Sarah Smith on May 18, 2016 - 10:54am

Farm to School

We have exciting news for the 2016-2017 school year. Thanks to the Blooming Prairie Foundation, the Center for Rural Affairs will work one-on-one with four schools to develop and support a network of school greenhouses active in fruit and/or vegetable production.

The schools will receive expert guidance and initial start-up funds from the Center. Opportunities to network and creatively address best practices will continue through the school year.

Congress Has Limited Time to Pass Joint Child Nutrition Reauthorization

By Marie Powell on May 16, 2016 - 12:32pm

Farm to School

In April, Representative Todd Rokita (R-IN), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education of the full House Education and Workforce Committee, introduced H.R. 5003, also known as the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016.

Dairy Council Grant Funds Healthy Eating & Physical Activity Initiatives in Schools

By Guest Writer on May 13, 2016 - 5:44am

Farm to School

Fuel Up to Play 60 is a student-led wellness initiative that is a partnership between the Dairy Council and the National Football League. It offers many wellness resources to schools, including Farm to School resources.

Schools can learn more about our Midwest Dairy Association Farm to School resources here. You’ll find a short, fun video about dairy farming (highly recommended!). Lots of other Dairy Farm Facts are available too. You can even request a dairy farmer to visit your school!

Exclusive Discount: Save $50 on National Farm to Cafeteria Conference Registration

By Sarah Smith on April 20, 2016 - 10:19am

Farm to School

Those connected to our Center for Rural Affairs Farm to School network are being offered a special discounted registration rate!

The National Farm to Cafeteria Conference is coming to Madison, Wis., on June 2 to 4, 2016, and you are invited. Register by Wednesday, April 27, by 8 p.m. for a $50 discount on regular conference registration.

Schools and Farms Build a Local Fruit and Vegetable Market

By Sarah Smith on April 18, 2016 - 4:20pm

Farm to School

What happens when 20 to 80 food service staff comes together for training and networking with farmers? Good food, good conversation and lots of good connections – to ideas and to one another.

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Farm to School News

Blooming Prairie Foundation Grant Supports School Greenhouses

Congress Has Limited Time to Pass Joint Child Nutrition Reauthorization

Dairy Council Grant Funds Healthy Eating & Physical Activity Initiatives in Schools

Exclusive Discount: Save $50 on National Farm to Cafeteria Conference Registration

Schools and Farms Build a Local Fruit and Vegetable Market

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