Farm to School During COVID? Yes It Can Still Happen.

Sep 14, 2020 | Blog and Resources, Educators & Administrators, Food Service Professionals, Parents & Students

As we head into an unclear school year of 2020, kid food insecurity is at its highest right now.  COVID-19 virus has left too many kids hungry and families struggling. And while school food staff are working to feed many kids, they’re working with little assets —...

USDA Invests More Than Ever in Farm To School

Jun 30, 2020 | Blog and Resources, Educators & Administrators, Food Service Professionals, Parents & Students

Congratulations to the 159 grantees receiving $12.1 million dollars in farm to school grants. These grants will help bring fresh, local foods into schools and create economic opportunities for America’s farmers over the next school year. Special shout out to...

8 Ways to Inspire Farm to School Practices in Your Community

Feb 18, 2020 | Educators & Administrators, Food Service Professionals, Parents & Students

Over the last 4 years, Feed Our Future has worked in partnership with local school districts to invest over $300,000 in the local food economy through local food purchases, directly benefiting our local producers and food hubs. Farm to school programs continue to...

Is Your School Ready for a Garden This Year?

Jan 16, 2020 | Educators & Administrators, Parents & Students

School gardens help in many ways.  One way that we can all agree on is that they provide food that  improves a  child’s diet and can influence their food choices. This school garden checklist will touch all the important points for preparing your own school garden. ...

Feed Our Future Receives Farm to School Grant

Aug 12, 2019 | Educators & Administrators, Food Service Professionals, Parents & Students

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) a second $100,000 grant under the national Farm to School Grant Program. With the new funding, CCBH will continue to build upon the success of its regional Feed Our Future...

Kids Eat Local Act

Jun 14, 2019 | Educators & Administrators, Food Service Professionals, Parents & Students

Today, Senator Sherrod Brown introduced the Kids Eat Local Act. This legislation expands school food options and economic opportunities for family farmers. Learn more about the act here.