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Agriculture and education: a winning combination by Kelly Cormier California Farm Bureau Federation Published 08/06/2008
Successful farmers from Southern California stressed the important link between agriculture and education during this year's National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference that took place in late June.
Farm to School Meeting at Lakeview Middle School by Brigette Leach Battle Creek Enquirer Published 08/05/2008
Come prepared to learn about how you can become involved in placing more Michigan grown food on school menus. We plan to make sure food service directors are aware of all the Michigan grown fruits and vegetables available to them and during what seasons, and help farmers learn how to get their products into local schools and what food service directors need.
Food safety symposium set for Aug. 19 by Bladen Journal Published 08/04/2008
Dr. David Acheson, a central figure in the federal government’s investigation of the recent national salmonella outbreak, will speak to more than 200 representatives of the agriculture and food industries at the fourth annual AgFIRST symposium Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the state fairgrounds in Raleigh.
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is host of the event, which has the theme “Providing Safe Food for Healthy Families in a Global Economy.” It will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Kerr Scott Building. Admission is free, and lunch will be provided, but registration is required.
Schools serve up savings for lunch by Will Richmond The Herald News Published 08/03/2008
With higher food prices, farm to school programs offer the benefit of little to no transportation costs by buying local.
Rural Health Network pushes locally grown veggies in schools by George Basler Press & Sun-Bulletin Published 08/01/2008
Jack Salo wants to encourage interest in serving locally grown fruits and vegetables in school cafeterias. The time is ripe to promote the effort, said the executive director of the Rural Health Network, which promotes health initiatives in Tioga, Delaware and rural Broome counties. Salo was at Whitney Point High School for a workshop sponsored by the network on Farm to School programs, started across the country to connect schools with local farms.
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Upcoming Events
Northeast Organic Farming Association's 34th Annual Summer Conference
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Fri, Aug 8th, 2008 - Sun, Aug 10th, 2008
August 8-10, 2008 - Keynote Speakers Mark McAfee and Arden Andersen
Educational: Over 150 workshops on organic farming, gardening and land care, homesteading, sustainability, nutrition, spirituality, food politics, activism, and more. Special workshops specifically for children and teens. Enlightening keynote speeches on raw milk and sustainable agriculture.
Entertaining: Family contra-dance, zydeco, drumming, Old-fashioned Country Fair, live music, farmer's market, games and fun.
Economical: Modest registration, inexpensive dorm rooms, and camping and wholesome organic meals.
Registration and for more information, visit www.nofamass.org or call Julie Rawson at (978) 355-2853 or julie@nofamass.org. Contact:
Julie Rawson, (978) 355-2853
Rethinking Food, Health, and the Environment: Making Learning Connections
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Sat, Aug 9th, 2008 - Wed, Aug 13th, 2008
Teams participating in the institutes will develop specific implementation plans for their schools or districts, applying CEL's Rethinking School Lunch planning framework (RSL) and the Linking Food and the Environment (LiFE) Curriculum Series for science and nutrition education. Developed by Teachers College, LiFE features inquiry-based activities that integrate the study of food, food systems, and environmental and personal health. The institutes will include seminars on the latest research in nutrition and sustainable education; how-to sessions with leading practitioners; field trips to regional farms and schools engaged in rethinking school food; and opportunities to share experiences and model the practices of a learning community. Contact:
USDA FNS Midwest Midwest Region Cross Program Collaboration Conference
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Tue, Aug 12th, 2008 - Wed, Aug 13th, 2008
Moving from Quantity to Quality: Food is food, or is it? This year's conference will look at how we can increase availability and access to food that is local, healthy, & delicious. Contact:
Diane Drago, 517-663-5147
Providing Safe Food for Healthy Families in a Global Economy
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Tue, Aug 19th, 2008 - Tue, Aug 19th, 2008
Dr. David Acheson, a central figure in the federal government’s investigation of the recent national salmonella outbreak, will speak to more than 200 representatives of the agriculture and food industries at the fourth annual AgFIRST symposium Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the state fairgrounds in Raleigh.
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is host of the event, which has the theme “Providing Safe Food for Healthy Families in a Global Economy.” It will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Kerr Scott Building. Admission is free, and lunch will be provided, but registration is required.
Acheson, assistant commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, will discuss the national strategy to safeguard food.
Also speaking will be Shaun Kennedy, director of the National Center for Food Protection and Defense, and executives from the food processing and retailing industries.
Kennedy will provide insight into the powerful economic impact of consumer confidence in the food supply. Other topics will include North Carolina’s Farm to School program; efforts to keep N.C. produce safe; food recall initiatives; and responding to foreign animal diseases.
Also scheduled to speak are members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation, including Sens. Elizabeth Dole and Richard Burr; and Reps. Howard Coble; Walter Jones; and Brad Miller.
To register or learn more about the symposium, visit http://www.ncagr.com/agfirst or contact Christina Lucas at 919-733-7125 ext. 255. Contact:
Christina Lucas, 919-733-7125 ext. 25
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Recent Press Releases
FIGHTING HUNGER THROUGH LOCAL FARM TO SCHOOL CONNECTIONS
Congressional Hunger Center and Victory Wholesale Group Offer Awards to 25 Hunger Fighting Organizations for Innovative Farm to School Programs
Washington, DC – March 3, 2008 – The Congressional Hunger Center (CHC) and Victory Wholesale Gro... Continue reading
TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF SCHOOL MEAT
February 20, 2008
The National Farm to School Network supports efforts to make the direct farm to fork link between the farmer and the school cafeteria whether it’s broccoli or beef. The recent recall of 143 million pounds of beef from Westland/Ha... Continue reading
FARM-TO-SCHOOL SCHOOL AND GARDEN BILL ON THE MOVE TO 2008 SPECIAL SESSION
HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY VOTES FOR URGENT ACTION
SALEM, OR – January 24, 2008 - The Farm-to-School and School Garden Legislative Concept, LC 79, introduced yesterday to the House Education Committee, won unanimous approval to ... Continue reading
FARM-TO-SCHOOL AND SCHOOL GARDEN PILOT PROGRAM PROPOSED TO LEGISLATURE
January 16, 2008
Urgency Linked to Unprecedented Changes in School Food Landscape
What: Hearing on a farm-to-school and school garden legislative concept
When: January 23rd, 9:00 a.m. (... Continue reading
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