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. ...
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...
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.
May 29, 2019 | Educators & Administrators, Parents & Students
Eating Local and Using Farm-to-School Initiatives Means Healthier Kids Everywhere Too few people know much about the food we eat: from who grows it to what the health implications are. Farm to School programs in rural America show direct parallels to their urban...
May 1, 2019 | Educators & Administrators, Parents & Students
Everything You Need to Know to Start a School Garden Thinking of starting your own school garden? The advantages are clear – the outdoor and indoor educational opportunities they provide are endless. This webinar breaks down every step of the way, from planning and...
Jan 30, 2019 | Educators & Administrators, Food Service Professionals
School Wellness Policies School must have wellness policies in place in their school districts. These policies are the perfect opportunity to show a district’s true commitment to supporting local food options and learning opportunities for students. ...
