Education News – Kristin Decarr
“New York is the latest state to be chosen to participate in the US Department of Agriculture’s pilot program, Farm to School, connecting school cafeterias with local farmers and ranchers. States chosen to participate receive a federal grant of $100,000, allowing schools to either purchase more foods from local farmers or get students involved in growing their own ingredients on school grounds…The nationwide movement also includes educational activities that highlight the importance of food, farming and nutrition. Hands-on activities include school gardening, farm visits, and culinary classes, as well as the integration of food-related activities within the regular curriculum taught in the classroom.”(more)