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...
Feb 11, 2019 | Food Service Professionals
Comparing Local Food Use Among Schools What are the differences between schools that serve local food daily and those that don’t? Comparing the characteristics of schools participating in Farm to School programs and those not taking part reveals key differences 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. ...
Jan 28, 2019 | Food Service Professionals
Use our seasonality chart as you plan your cycle menus for next year!
Nov 5, 2018 | Educators & Administrators, Food Service Professionals, Parents & Students
We Want to Create What Comes Next With You Join local parents, students, teachers, foodservice directors, community organizations, and local food advocates at a Town Hall forum and engage in a conversation about what is next for farm to school in our community. Our...
Nov 2, 2018 | Educators & Administrators, Food Service Professionals, Parents & Students
It’s A Movement. Feed Our Future was created as a result of a 2015 USDA Farm to School grant. We are proud to be part of an amazing body of work advancing farm to school across the Country. Learn more about farm to school achievements...
Oct 31, 2018 | Food Service Professionals, Parents & Students
Local Procurement Thresholds for Schools Increase Did you know? The regulations around procurement thresholds has changed…and for the better! The threshold for micro-purchases has increased from $3,500 to $10,000. The federal simplified acquisition threshold...
Sep 10, 2018 | Food Service Professionals, Parents & Students
Serve More Local Produce on Your School Lunch Tray Food service professionals across Northeast Ohio are giving students choices for what they eat by ramping up the amount of local produce served in school cafeterias. School meals have come a long way in recent...
Aug 18, 2018 | Educators & Administrators, Parents & Students
Better Nutrition Means Better School Performance Numerous studies have shown that failing to provide good nutrition can result in children not meeting their full academic potential. A balanced diet full of healthy foods increases brain function, results in fewer...
Aug 18, 2018 | Food Service Professionals
Purchasing Cooperatives Make Healthy Lunches Cheaper School Food Authorities are banding together to form purchasing cooperatives which give them more buying power and enable them to get food atcheaper rates for their schools. By ordering food together, schools save...
