Jun 15, 2022 | Blog and Resources
“Farm to School programs increase students’ fruit and vegetable intake.” Let the virtual high-fives begin! This was a key affirmation from Dr. Sarah Bleich’s recent visit to Parma City School District. As the United State Department of...
Apr 14, 2022 | Blog and Resources
30 million. That’s a big number. Even bigger when you recognize that it represents the number of school meals served each school year. 2 billion. That’s an even bigger number. Especially when you consider it is the financial loss that these very meal...
Mar 16, 2022 | Blog and Resources
Our mission, “Inspiring young minds to make mindful choices for what they eat”, was created in 2015 and still remains true today. Feed Our Future is laser-focused on connecting schools, homes, and communities by providing the necessary and practical...
Mar 8, 2022 | Blog and Resources
The clothes you wear. The things you use. And our personal favorite, the food you eat, are all connected to agriculture. On March 22, 2022, we encourage you to join the celebration for National Agriculture Day. This day is all about understanding the role and value of...
Dec 13, 2021 | Blog and Resources
Despite a pandemic, we still made farm to school happen in 2021. It wasn’t perfect. It was definitely unpredictable. But most of all, it happened. Thanks to the hard work of so so many people, all with the goal to make sure that kids got fed, were engaged, and...
Dec 6, 2021 | Blog and Resources, Educators & Administrators
After two decades as a public school teacher and fifteen years managing school-garden programs on a local and national level, Cynthia Walters has joined the Green Umbrella staff as the Greater Cincinnati Regional Farm to School Curriculum and Green Schoolyards...
Nov 22, 2021 | Blog and Resources
We like to celebrate small businesses all year round, but Saturday, November 27th is the official day! Small Business Saturday promotes independent businesses that are the backbone of strong communities. Whether you live in an urban or rural area, there are many ways...
Nov 19, 2021 | Blog and Resources
39 million. That’s a big number. Especially when you recognize that it represents the number of missed in-school meals as a result of the pandemic. To look at it another way, 370 million children world-wide have missed 40% of their school meals since the second...
Oct 29, 2021 | Blog and Resources
Make this dish. Make an impact. When you choose to buy, prepare, and eat fresh, local foods, it’s better for you and your community! Download our Sunshine Soup recipe today. Cook and share with #feedourfutureohio. Ingredients: 3 quarts, 1/2 cup LOCAL raw...
Oct 29, 2021 | Blog and Resources
Make this dish. Make an impact. When you choose to buy, prepare, and eat fresh, local foods, it’s better for you and your community! Download our Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Local Lettuce recipe today. Cook and share with #feedourfutureohio. Ingredients...
