Podcasts about farm to school

In Episode 196, David Neville, the owner of Capstone Farms in Kentucky, shares his experience as an advocate school food waste solutions through several key initiatives, as well as farm to school programs.  David was named the Global Ties U.S. 2026 Citizen Diplomat Award, and his ability to share his Farm To School experience using his unique style and story telling is a real treat. We know you will enjoy this fun episode exploring many different aspects of our food supply chain from someone on the front lines as a farmer!

Today, Clancy speaks with Dana Hudson, Coordinator of the Vermont Farm to School and Early Childhood Network. With more than 25 years of experience in farm-based education, Dana has worked in classrooms and on farms, supported farmers entering the school food arena, and helped build practical tools that connect students to local agriculture. In this Food as Power series conversation, Dana shares how relationships, education, and community demand can shift food systems from the ground up.

In this episode, Miguel Villarreal, Interim Co-Executive Director of the National Farm to School Network provides a captivating overview of the outstanding work being done by the organization.Specific topics covered include: *History*Mission and core values*Services provided*Annual Farm to School Month*Free Individual and Corporate Memberships*Program goals *Changing federal nutritional guidelines*Support Avenues*Resources You will want to catch this important episode!

When school gardens meet school meal trays, students discover curiosity, courage, and new flavors. This all new FuelCast spotlights the powerful intersection of agriculture education and school nutrition with GaDOE Teacher of the Year and Morgan County Agriculture Science Teacher Rachel Kinsaul and Effingham County School Nutrition Director Jessica O'Leary.

How a small, rural school district is taking a trial run at sourcing food from local farmers. More Information • MDA Farm to School & Early Care Programs & Grants • Report: Building the Farm to School Network in West Central Minnesota • LSP's Community-Based Food Systems Web Page • Ear to the Ground 385:…  Read More → Source

Amanda Andress, Farm-to-School Coordinator and English Teacher at Adams Township Schools join the Copper Shores Podcast to talk about the district's upcoming Harvest Feast on Saturday, October 4, 2025, all of the hard work that students have put in, and the school garden project that started it all.In 2024, Adams Township Schools joined Copper Shores' Farm-to-School Pilot Program to further explore the barriers that stop local foods from entering local school cafeterias. Students of all ages had a hand in making the school garden, from creating and cutting garden bed planks, to harvesting produce. To celebrate their hard work and diligence, Adams Township Schools invites community members to join them for their Harvest Feast on October 4, 2025.Working closely with local farmers and producers, the Harvest Feast promises a hearty, delicious and fresh turkey dinner, all for free. Guests will be treated to homemade dessert, prepared by students in Jeffer's culinary class, and have the opportunity to press their own fresh apple cider to take home.Turkey dinners are served at 4 and 6 p.m. Sign up for a time slot by visiting the Harvest Feast Google Form or by contacting Amanda Andress at andressa@adams.k12.mi.us.

Sacramento School District's Central Kitchen is revolutionizing the way to feed over 40,000 students with scratch made, nutritious, local foods. Kelsey Nederveld, is the Director of Nutrition Services at Sacramento City Unified School District,  was instrumental in building and designing the district's own Central Kitchen, a food processing facility that is focused on scratch made, locally sourced ingredients to create wholesome meals, with the support of local chefs and farmers--revolutionizing school lunch. Kelsey will host a panel featuring Alice Waters at Terra Madre panel Cultivating Change: Transforming California School Meals Through Vision and Action www.thecentralkitchen.org Terra Madre Americas is making its debut in Sacramento! This FREE, first-of-its-kind weekend celebration September 26 - 28 features food and drink tastings, live music, celebrity chef demonstrations, educational panels, artisan vendors, and more, bringing the flavors and traditions of Sacramento, California, and the world together into one unforgettable experience at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. EVENT DETAILS:  Join us September 27 at Terra Madre! Panel: Cultivating Change—Transforming CA School Meals 12:30 PM | The Confluence Stage, Sacramento Convention Center (free) Featuring Alice Waters, Kat Taylor, Chef Ann Cooper & more. Lunch: Taste the Change + Build a Healthier Future for CA Kids Immediately after the panel | Ticket required  https://donate.wholesomewave.org/event/taste-the-change/e721582

A school's nutrition department runs like a self-sustained business, covering everything from food and labor to equipment repairs and benefits without support from the district’s general fund, explains Stacy Nelson, food and nutrition director with the School District of the Menomonie Area. Each meal served generates between $0.50 and $4.70 through federal and state reimbursements, making participation the lifeline of the program, she explains. That’s why the loss of the Local Food for Schools funding, which was supposed to bring another $9 million to Wisconsin schools this year, hit hard for schools, farmers, and communities alike. Still, Nelson and other nutrition leaders are finding creative ways to keep local food on students’ plates. Sometimes that means sourcing “seconds” from orchards — apples that don’t make the cut for U-Pick customers but are still perfectly good for school lunches — or working with local farmers to plan special events. This fall, a group of Dunn County dairy farmers teamed up with the district to launch “Eat Local Day,” featuring grilled cheese made with Wisconsin cheese and paired with homemade roasted tomato soup prepared with fresh tomatoes, peppers, onions, and garlic from a nearby farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 How can schools bring fresh, local food and agriculture education to students? The USDA is offering $18 million in “Farm to School” grants for 2026 to connect local farmers with school nutrition programs, gardens, and educational projects. The application process has been simplified, with fewer barriers and extra support for small family farms to help more communities participate. 

In this episode of News Bytes, we speak with Rebekka Henriksen, Farm to School Manager for the Schenectady City School District, about how Farm to School programs are changing the way kids and families connect with food in New York. Rebekka shares her journey from garden educator to managing 16 school gardens, orchards, and farm-to-family initiatives across the district. She explains how the Farm to School movement brings fresh, local produce into cafeterias, teaches students where their food comes from, and strengthens partnerships with New York farmers. We discuss food access in urban communities, the importance of school gardens, scratch cooking in cafeterias, and how hands-on learning helps children develop lifelong healthy eating habits. Rebekka also highlights how these programs support local agriculture and inspire the next generation of farmers. Recorded at Zoller Elementary School in Schenectady, New York, this episode shows why Farm to School is a win for kids, families, schools, and farms.

Did you know that federal budget allocations for farm to school purchasing have been cut, harming farmers, rural economies and the diet quality of school children? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Ryan Betz, MS., policy specialist with the National Farm to School Network where he supports the Network's federal policy efforts, as well as managing "Who's at the Table?" School Meals Campaign advocating for Values-Aligned School Meals for All. Betz describes the federal cuts to Farm to School programming, and suggests ways we can voice our opposition to funding cuts and help restore vital programs that invest in our national well-being.Related Websites: Farm to School webinar: Cuts that Bite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvQdg2AegzE Funding Farm to School: https://www.farmtoschool.org/resources-main/funding-farm-to-school Farm to School Policy Action: https://www.farmtoschool.org/policy/take-action

Locally sourced food and scratch cooking. In this episode of the IASA Podcast, we talk to Matt Hickam, Regional Superintendent of ROE 30, and Greg Christian, CEO of Beyond Green Partners, about efforts to leverage a state grant to implement scratch cooking in Cobden and Murphysboro schools.

Douglas Haynes speaks with three experts about the USDA's decision last month to eliminate two programs that help schools, child care centers, and food banks buy food from local farms. The post USDA Ends Farm to School Programs appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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REAP Food Group calls the termination of the Local Food For Schools and Child Care program a “major blow” to Wisconsin. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is cutting two programs that provided about $1 billion in funding to schools and food banks to buy directly from local farms. That includes about $660 million this year for the Local Food for Schools program. Allison Pfaff Harris, Farm to School Director for REAP Food Group in Madison, says the termination is effective May 6. “The termination of the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program is a major blow to not only schools and farms around Wisconsin, but schools and farms throughout the country,” she says. “Throughout my career, folks have asked me ‘How do we move local foods into schools?’. To me, it’s never been an issue of abundance or lack of interest by schools and farmers but a funding issue.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When national food supply chains broke during the COVID-19 pandemic, the government came up with the Local Food for Schools program. It directed money to help schools buy food from local farms. Wisconsin schools were supposed to get another $9 million this year, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled the program. Today we’re talking with Ashwaubenon School District Nutrition Coordinator Kaitlin Tauriainen. She says she won’t stop trying to bring local food into the menu, but it’s going to be harder. Kaitlin is also the president of the School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin. She says nutritionists are under a lot of pressure to plan menus while also following many regulations and pinching pennies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on AgweekTV, a program that gets fresh, healthy food from farms to kids at school faces the loss of federal funding. South Dakota's ag secretary talks about the biggest issues facing the state's biggest industry. we'll hear about the history of sugarbeet farming from some farmers who lived it. And we'll take you to the region's sweetest harvest.

Katie Lambert is an accomplished all-around climber with a master's in nutrition. We talked about how to get more value out of climbing trips, her training and cold plunge routine, perimenopause, her 40:30:30 approach to nutrition, how to eat on a climbing day, ingredients to avoid, go-to carb sources, eating healthy on a budget, her non-profit Sacred Rok, getting kids to enjoy healthy food, farm-to-school, and more.Maui Nui Venison:mauinuivenison.com/NUGGETThe healthiest red meat on the planet. Wild harvested and responsibly sourced. AG1:drinkAG1.com/NUGGETUse this link to get a free year's supply of vitamin D + 5 travel packs.Donate to Sacred Rok:Directly

Minnesota is losing nearly twenty million in federal dollars for farm-to-school programs. This comes after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would cancel promised funding.A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against executives who oversee three large tribal casinos, brought by owners of one of the state's horseracing tracks.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.USDA cuts farm-to-school food funding in MinnesotaJudge dismisses lawsuit claiming tribal casinos in Minnesota are running illegal gamesSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

A Rosie On The House Radio Show ReplayIn This Podcast: Rosie on the House replay features Romey Romero, Farmer Greg and Paige Mollen from the Mollen Foundation discussing the Garfield Farm to School initiative. They discuss the importance of connecting children to their food sources through local food procurement, school gardens, and food education. The initiative includes various activities such as student-led farm stands, composting, and soil health education, all aiming to integrate food into learning and promote sustainable practices. Mollen Foundation key values such as regeneration, nourishment, and partnership are emphasized throughout the discussion. The episode also mentions the Mollen Foundation's annual events, including a 10K, half marathon, and the addition of a full marathon, all supporting health and education programs.  Paige Mollen is with the Mollen Foundation. Their school programs teach students about healthy food through gardening, cooking, and mindfulness. These programs are part of the farm to school movement, which connects schools with local food.Visit www.UrbanFarm.org/868-Rosie for the show notes and links on this episode!Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges. You can chat with Greg, Janis or Ray to get permaculture based feedback.Click HERE to learn more!Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click HERE to learn more.*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

The Urban Farm's 'Farmer Greg' Peterson's guest is Paige Mollen of The Mollen Foundation. Discussing their innovative “Farm to School” movement, which connects students with local food sources through gardening, cooking, sustainable land practices and other educational programs. Students learn the cycle of food production from seed to selling produce. Learning young can lead to a healthier lifestyle for themselves and their families.  Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-farmtoschool-with-the-urban-farm-mollen-foundation/

This week on AgweekTV, a senator from South Dakota gets the top job in the U.S. Senate — what that could mean for ag. B&T Meats is bringing an economic boost to White Earth Nation. These kids are thankful to the farmers who bring them fresh, healthy food everyday. And an Italian transplant brings his family's produce to Minnesota.  

What role does farm to school play in creating quality school meals for Georgia students? In this all new FuelCast episode GaDOE Farm to School Education Specialist Dorothy Dupree and Farm to School Procurement Specialist Angie Reynolds join us to discuss just that. What is farm to school, why does it matter, and how is an exciting new cooperative agreement called Local Food for Schools changing the Georgia farm to school landscape for the better?

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Local Food Systems Specialists Maura Henn and Molly Kirkham talk with Indigenous Food Sovereignty Consultant Cheyenne Robinson about their project, “Understanding Through Listening: Connecting with Native Food Ways in Montana.”The project focused on holding listening sessions in Native American communities in Montana, primarily on Indian reservations, to learn if community members would be interested in developing an Indigenous Harvest of the Month program. Harvest of the Month is a farm-to-school educational framework designed to promote locally grown food in Montana schools and communities.Maura, Molly, and Cheyenne talk about what they learned conducting the sessions, the process of developing the listening-session framework, and what their next steps will be. Related ATTRA Resources:• Farm to SchoolProject Partners:• Grow Montana• Montana Cooperative Development Center Distribution Study – Challenges and Opportunities for Grocers in Rural and Tribal Communities• No Kid Hungry• Montana Partnership to End Childhood HungerOther Resources:• Understanding Through Listening• Harvest of the Month• Montana Harvest of the Month• Menominee Harvest of the Moon• Nebraska Harvest of the Month Indigenous Foods and Training• National Farm to School NetworkContact Maura Henn at maurah@ncat.orgPlease complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

Mark and Kate talk with Alice Waters, founder of the Edible Schoolyard Project, and Spence Medford, senior vice president at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Together, they analyze why there are reasons to be optimistic about school lunch, and especially about school-supported agriculture. The team's new project – School Lunch across America – is working on furthering the mission of great food for America's kids. And there's more, as Alice (especially) discusses the critical importance of the relationship between school and food. Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts.Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Want more food content? Subscribe to The Bittman Project at www.bittmanproject.com.Questions or comments? Email food@markbittman.com. And if you have a minute, we'd love it if you'd take a short survey about our show! Head here: http://bit.ly/foodwithmarkbittman-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Karyn Juntunen about the Farm to School program, and efforts to integrate healthy, locally-grown foods into kids' diets. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation. Copyright © 2024, Houghton Community Broadcasting, Houghton, MI.

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Chris Lent has a conversation with Crystal Hampton-Davis, co-owner of Davis Grown, a Pennsylvania livestock and produce farm. They discuss how Crystal and her husband, Bradley, diversified the farm and made the move toward selling to local schools. Crystal is also passionate about educating children and others in the community about local foods.Related ATTRA Resources:Local Food SystemsBusiness and Marketing Other Resources:Davis GrownPennsylvania PreferredPatrick Leahy Farm to School Grant ProgramCommonwealth of Pennsylvania Farm to School GrantPennsylvania Department of Education Fruit Tree and Vegetable ProgramThe Food Trust Farm Tour: Davis Grown Contact Chris Lent at chrisl@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

(Oct 15, 2024) Short-term rentals have exploded in the North Country in recent years, and communities are grappling with how to regulate them. One big issue is how to tax them, or not. Also: The state is spending $1.5 million to fund Farm-To-School programs around the state.

This week we hear about Oregon's Farm to School program and how it helps make the connection between Oregon agriculture and pollinators in the classroom.  We are joined by Rick Sherman (Farm to Child Nutrition Program Manager at the Oregon Department of Education) and Michelle Markesteyn (Farm to School Specialist at Oregon State University Extension), who also host a great podcast (available on YouTube, Spotify and iTunes).  

The latest episode of the Copper Shores Podcast is all about the new Farm to School program, and includes special guests Karyn Juntunen and Meghan Jaszczak! For over a decade, there has been a growing interest in Farm to School initiatives in the Copper Country. However, implementing these programs has presented numerous challenges. Now, with the support of the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, Copper Shores is stepping up to match funding and ensure the long-term success of Farm to School programming in the region. The pilot program will focus on three local schools: Houghton Elementary School, E.B. Holman Elementary School, and South Range Elementary School. Karyn Juntunen, a retired educator and dedicated farm-to-school coordinator, will lead the effort. She will work closely with teachers to foster enthusiasm and create a seamless integration of the Farm to School curriculum into everyday lessons. Juntunen's role extends beyond just curriculum development; she will engage directly with students, teaching them about various foods, how to grow them and how to prepare them. This hands-on approach aims to instill a deeper understanding of where food comes from. Through this initiative, local school champions are fostering healthier eating habits among students while strengthening their connection to local agriculture, setting the foundation for a lifelong appreciation of food. Listen to more from Copper Shores wherever you find your podcasts. Learn more about the Farm to School Pilot Program at coppershores.org/farm-to-school.

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Local Foods Specialist Molly Kirkham talks with Erin Austin of Abundant Montana. Abundant Montana is a nonprofit that helps create a more resilient and reliable food system by developing educational campaigns about local foods, providing digital marketing and promotion assistance, and fostering business-to-business connections for Montana food and farming businesses. Erin and Molly talk about Abundant Montana's recent online producer-buyer “meet-up event,” Abundant Connections. Molly and Erin discuss the need Abundant Montana saw that led to creating the event, the event's format, what went well, who connected at the event, and what the future looks like for Abundant Connections. This podcast is part of the “Farm to School Technical Assistance-Cooperative Agreement, Bringing the Farm to School through New Connections” project. In this project, NCAT is collaborating with producer organizations to expand producer-focused training and technical assistance using NCAT's widely adaptable Bringing the Farm to School curriculum, which helps local producers engage in the child nutrition programs market.Related ATTRA Resources:Episode 288. Using the Abundant Montana Local Food Directory as a Marketing StrategyBusiness and MarketingLocal Food SystemsOther Resources:Bringing the Farm to SchoolAEROAbundant MontanaContact Molly Kirkham at mollyk@ncat.org  Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

The Soil Sisters welcome Ethan Peters and Angela Bartys to discuss the school of life and the value of a holistic education that nurtures the whole child—Mentally, Spiritually, Physically, Emotionally, Socially, and Creatively. We dig into school lunches and opportunities for local farmers to provide quality ingredients to school cafeterias. Angela and Ethan also introduce their new Lockhart-based 'School of Life' educational initiative, set to begin as a homeschool/farm school co-op next month (Sept 2024) and as a full-fledged Apogee education center by August 2025. We get in the weeds on developing emotional intelligence and authenticity, project-based learning, reconnecting with nature, and integrating family education, all while fostering community collaboration. Whether or not you have children of your own, this episode contains pearls of wisdom to serve us all. We never graduate from the school of life, so we invite you to listen, subscribe, and grow with the Soil Sisters.Reach out to @sohumsogrounded on IG to meet Ethan and connect about 'School of Life' in Lockhart, TX.Complete the School of Life Interest Form for 2024-2025 here.Learn More and Donate to Apogee Lockhart School of Life on GoFundMe.TIME STAMPS:00:00 Meet the Hosts and Special Guests: Ethan Peters and Angela Bartys00:33 Introduction to Holistic Education01:51 The Role of Community and Nature in Education04:23 Challenges and Innovations in Public Education09:12 Farm to School Initiatives - Learnings from the Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems Conference14:35 Launching the School of Life17:05 Holistic Education Philosophy28:54 Rejecting Government Involvement in Education29:17 Creating Unique Community-Based Schools29:36 Core Values and Freedom in Education30:32 Transcending Traditional Education Systems31:34 Holistic and Project-Based Learning33:37 Challenges and Opportunities in Public Education38:56 Emotional and Social Learning39:54 Encouraging Open Conversations and Critical Thinking45:29 Future Plans and Community Engagement51:07 Final Thoughts

It's time to head back to school and there are so many things to prepare. Shopping carts in stores across Alabama are filled with school supplies, families are visiting schools to meet the new teachers, and educators are adding the final touches to their lesson plans. But success in the classroom relies on far more than great crayons and new shoes. Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Agriculture Development Specialist Beth Spratt joins Josie Jones today to discuss the importance of nutritious school meals for student success. Learn about how the Alabama Farm to School Program works to increase consumption of whole, local products in cafeterias across the state and educate students about food production.

Local farmers are giving school lunches a complete makeover thanks to a relatively new program of farm-to-school. Local farmers stop by to drop off freshly-picked, locally-grown fruits and vegetables, freshly-baked bread, kumquats and more!

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In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Gabriella Soto-Velez talks with Nate Olive, the owner of Ridge to Reef Farm on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. Nate talks about the innovative market- diversification strategies that have contributed to his farming success and the challenges and opportunities of the St. Croix market. Related ATTRA Resources: ·        ATTRA Internship Hub ·        Subtropical Soil Health Initiative ·        Cover Crops for Hot and Humid Areas Other Resources: ·        Ridge to Reef Farm Contact Gabriella Soto-Velez at gabriellas@ncat.org.  Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.  You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted,practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and otherresources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.  

This week on AgweekTV, cattle producers caught a break as snowfall totals fall short of stormy predictions. Some Minnesota school lunches are among the best in the country thanks to local farmers. We'll take a look at the growing popularity of beef on dairy cross cattle. And at nearly 70 years old, a South Dakota western store marks some new beginnings.  

Mauston School District has been awarded a Farm-to-School Turnkey Edible Garden Grant where they're working to educate students about where their food comes from and encourage eating healthy local foods. Jacqui Peyer is serving as the farm to school coordinator and says she has had great feedback so far from students and community members about the impact it's having. The grant funding supports the employment of a part-time Farm to School Coordinator, who oversees various initiatives within the district. Additionally, a student gardener assists in garden maintenance, and equipment for the greenhouse has been procured to facilitate taste testing activities and enhance educational experiences. The project's primary goal is to provide hands-on education opportunities for students across all grade levels. By introducing locally grown produce into the school food program, conducting taste tests, and engaging in after-school activities, students are encouraged to explore new foods and learn about healthy eating habits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on AgweekTV, we're talking about carbon at the Evolution Ag Summit in Jamestown, North Dakota. Our Agweek Livestock Tour continues with a look inside a new premier pig gene facility. And a new Minnesota program brings together farmers and the schools who want to serve their local grown food.  

We're going back to school—to the school cafeteria, that is. And although I do ask about good ol' square school lunch pizza, and the pairing of cinnamon rolls & chili, my guests, Karla Sawvell and Amanda Reilly are spilling the beans on how the Huron South Dakota School District is implementing Farm To School. In addition to being one of the very few public school nutrition programs that cooks from scratch AND bakes all of their own bread, they are striving to serve fresh and local foods to 2,200 students each day. You'll come to the end of this episode knowing: 1.     How to champion your school district to cultivate a farm to school initiative if it isn't already.  2.     If you're a farmer, rancher or producer, you can help revolutionize school lunch in your area. 3.     How many pounds of cheese, and the secret mixture of cheeses they use, to make 132 commercial-sized sheet pans of pizza in one day. So grab your pencil box and sharpener, because it's time to learn how local agriculture and school nutritionists are positively impacting student well-being and benefiting the community. The seasoned turnip fries with herb dipping sauce is on randomsweets.com. National Farm To School Network The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program Farm to School Planning Toolkit from USDA Find the network in your state https://www.farmtoschool.org/our-network Facebook: National Farm to School Network Contact Amanda Reilly, Nutrition Director or Karla Sawvell, Farm2School Coordinator: Amanda.reilly@k12.sd.us and Karla.Sawvell@k12.sd.us.  #agriculture #food #schoolnutrition #farming #FarmToSchool Staci Mergenthal: Randomsweets.com #ourSweetMidwestLife Website: randomsweets.com  Instagram: @potatoesandmittens Instagram: @randomsweets Facebook: Random Sweets --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potatoesandmittens/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potatoesandmittens/support

California is investing millions to change the way kids eat at school. Learn how one SoCal program is turning kids on to fresh produce, one watermelon at a time. The Where Has All The (affordable) Housing Gone? exhibit at the Beyond Baroque Gallery in Venice features photography, poetry and a giant map to examine the policies that led to the removal of nearly 1,500 rent-controlled units in the beachside neighborhood. Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom's veto of the “Cannabis Cafe Bill,” West Hollywood lounge PleasureMed is reimagining the way users can experience cannabis, dining, and sex positivity.

Reeba Daniel talks farm to school, land access, leadership in food systems and more on this episode of Hobby Farms Presents: Growing Good. Reeba talks about their business, Keep Growing Seeds, that allows them to create and manage school gardens, work with “learners” to grow and eat good food, and also examine culture and connection through food. They talk about the benefits and challenges of gardening and garden education in the Pacific Northwest climate of Portland, Oregon, and how they adjust their plans based on the weather. Reeba shares their dream for school gardens and garden education everywhere and why this could be important to all of us. Hear about Reeba's own garden, growing and marketing culturally relevant crops from responsibly sourced seeds, and learning about the business side of farming from the Come Thru Market. They talk about the search for farmland, Black land loss and opportunities to create community partnerships for growing space. Learn about some of the value-added products Reeba creates—like vegan honey!—their R&AIRE botanical skincare line, Oregon's cottage-food laws, and why value-added products are a smart business idea. Get to know the nonprofit Farmers Market Fund, which matches SNAP purchases at Oregon Farmers Markets. Reeba talks about their experience as a first-time board member—and podcast host Lisa Munniksma gives Reeba (and you!) a pep talk about why “we”—meaning everyday farmers and community members—are fully qualified to serve and actually must serve in leadership roles. Keep Growing Seeds website shiny Flanary interview with Hobby Farms Presents: Growing Good

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we dig into Farm to School here in Colorado! We are joined by Chef Jess with Nourish Colorado, Dr. Becca Jablonski an Assistant Professor and Food Systems Economist at Colorado State University, and Dr. Libby Christenson the State Extension Specialist for Food & Ag. This team of experts will share what Farm to School looks like in Colorado and how we can all support the Local Food Program within the Healthy School Meals for All initiative.

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the Farm-to-School movement is out to revolutionize school lunch.

The Farm-to-School movement is out to revolutionize the humble school lunch with food grown on local farms. But the path from cropland to cafeteria is full of complicated twists and turns. A new wave of federal funding is trying to smooth the way.

October is National Farm to School and Early Care and Education Month…an innovative way to build children's relationship with food and the local food system through hands-on food education and gardening experiences, interactive and adventurous taste testing, and inclusion of local items into meals and snacks. DECAL and our Nutrition Team fully support the program. It's a great way to increase access to healthy foods, boost physical activity and mental wellbeing, and support local farmers and communities. Joining us to talk about October Farm to School Month is Diana Myers, Nutrition and Physical Activity Supervisor here at DECAL. Support the show

This week on AgweekTV, how the ethanol industry is helping farmers make more money while protecting the environment. The USDA is sending hundreds of millions of dollars to rural America to promote development. Our Agweek Corn and Soybean Tour continues this week with stops in Iowa and North Dakota. And more fresh local food is being served to area students thanks to a farm to school program.

Students at the Umoⁿhoⁿ Nation Public School are operating a successful farm and taking over a couple of acres on the school's campus in Nebraska. It's all in response to health concerns in the Native community. Former chef Brendan Shay Basham's debut novel Swim Home to the Vanished takes readers along a journey of grief and suspense with food as a central theme. The main character, a line cook, hits the restart button after the death of his brother, but gets caught in a family's internal conspiracies. All that and more on this month's episode of The Menu hosted by Andi Murphy. GUESTS Suzi French (Omaha), farm-to-school director for the Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation Public School  Brendan Shay Basham (Diné), writer, artist, educator, and former chef   Andrea Carmen (Yaqui Nation), executive director of the International Indigenous Treaty Council   Amy Juan (Tohono O'odham), San Xavier Co-Op Farm

In this episode, we talk to three inspiring young people involved in the Farm 2 Cafeteria program in Watsonville, CA: a partnership between Esperanza Community Farms and Pajaro Valley High School. We learn about how they work on both climate justice and local food systems issues in their rural community. You'll also find out how YOU can get started addressing these issues in your own area – maybe even at your local school. Keywords: #FarmToCafeteria, #EsperanzaCommunityFarms, #Watsonville, #ClimateJustice, #FoodJustice,#wetlands,#RegenerativeAgriculture Guests: Alma Leonor-Sanchez, Jesus Basulto, Karla Leyva - of the Farm 2 Cafeteria program in Watsonville, CA Great Guest Quote: “A lot of people think that climate change and food justice, they're problems that are out of our league. But change can be made anywhere and you just have to start.” - Karla Leyva Teen Co-Hosts: Isabella Genereaux and Hasini Parepalli  Transcript HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v9_A67HquQivT82lQL8sE6yECv_q8HOFPsJQUqpplJk/edit?usp=sharing Related Websites: Farm 2 Cafeteria: https://esperanzacommunityfarms.org/farm-2-cafeteria-f2c/ Learn more about the program featured in this episode! Center for Ecoliteracy: https://ecoliteracy.org/: This organization is your go-to resource to get a farm to cafeteria program started at your local school. More info on regenerative agriculture: https://www.noble.org/regenerative-agriculture/organic-vs-regenerative-agriculture/ Learn more about how regenerative agriculture empowers farmers and ranchers to use management principles that improve the overall health of the land California's Farm to School Program: https://www.gov.ca.gov/cafarm2school/: This statewide program connects local producers and school food buyers; increases food education in classrooms, gardens, and on farms; and engages schools and students with the agricultural community.  Nine Organic Farmers Co-op: https://www.9organicfarmscoop.com/: The farm co-op mentioned in this episode. We LOVE listener feedback! Share your thoughts and insights by taking this brief survey: ⁠https://forms.gle/MqoL7F8K6uc3FAD99⁠ Want to be an Everyday Climate Champion right now? Please share this podcast with a few friends, family, or colleagues.  Remember to subscribe to this podcast to find out when new episodes get released! Contact Us: Do you know a Bay Area-based Everyday Climate Champion? We'd love to interview them!  Get in touch: crba.eccpodcast@gmail.com  Website: www.climaterealitybayarea.org/eccpodcast  The Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter catalyzes local solutions to the climate crisis in every corner of the San Francisco Bay Area. We work together to spark urgent action and rapid adoption of solutions to the climate crisis. As Climate Reality founder and Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore says, “Solving the climate crisis is within our grasp, but we need people like you to stand up and act.”   To learn more, visit: www.ClimateRealityBayArea.org Podcast Production Team: Executive Producer/Editor: Dalya Massachi; Sound Designers: Kayla Anchell and Trevor Skerbe; Co-Hosts/Researchers: George Dy, Ellisa Feinstein, Isabella Genereaux, Sean Mendelson, Hasini Parepalli, Lex Schrader; Logo Designer: Gabriela Vargas

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