https://www.alojapan.com/1279692/hawaii-public-schools-serve-up-okinawan-sweet-potato-for-lunch/ Hawaii public schools serve up Okinawan sweet potato for lunch #cafeteria #FarmToSchool #farmers #farms #lunch #news #Okinawa #OkinawaNews #OkinawanSweetPotato #PublicSchools #sustainability #SweetPotato #uala #沖縄 HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Okinawan sweet potato was on the menu at 91 public schools in Hawaii this month. It’s an effort to get homegrown ingredients into cafeterias across the state. Hilo Union School was one of dozens serving up…

🚸 USDA cuts $600M from Farm-to-School programs.
⚠️ Less fresh, local food for students
⚠️ Impact on child nutrition & regional farms
Time to advocate for smarter food systems.
#FarmToSchool #Nutrition #PublicHealthPolicy 🥕🏫 https://www.edsurge.com/news/2025-04-28-ending-usda-programs-for-school-meals-will-impact-learning-experts-warn

The end of #FarmToSchool funding is a big blow to student health. 🍎 2M+ lbs of fresh food delivered to 134 schools in NW Indiana—gone.

As an RDN, I know these programs nourish more than meals—they fuel learning + local economies. Let’s fight for smart reinvestment.

#NutritionSecurity #HealthyKids #RDNsLead #ChildNutrition #FarmToSchool https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/18/federal-farm-to-school-funding-withers-devastates-school-lunch-programs/

PETITION: #USDA canceled #FarmToSchool Grant Program w/ $10 million to help #schools & early care & education centers incorporate #LocalFood, #nutrition #education, & #garden activities into their #MealPrograms. They also cut $1.081 billion similar federal funds.

http://www.votervoice.net/Shares/BrDGDBeHBENaBAi16df7FAA

Starting a #SchoolGarden Program: Overview

"Why plant a school garden? School gardens have entered the national spotlight as an effective way to promote life-long healthy eating habits and connect students to the natural world. Gardening provides educators with opportunities to enhance student education through practical, reality-based learning."

https://kidsgardening.org/resources/create-sustain-a-program-starting-a-school-garden-program-overview/
#FarmToSchool #NatureBasedLearning #FoodSecurity #Gardening #ConnectWithNature #SolarPunkSunday

🌱 New York invests $1.5M in expanding its Farm-to-School program, offering grants to increase locally grown food in K-12 school menus. Supporting student nutrition and local farmers—it's a win-win! 🍎🌽 #FarmToSchool #HealthyEating #LocalFarms #NutritionEducation https://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/regional-state-congressional/1-5m-available-to-expand-nys-farm-to-school-programs

https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/unpacking-school-lunch-understanding-the-hidden-politics-of-school-food-9783030972875

#book #UnpackingSchoolLunch: Understanding The Hidden Politics of School #Food

#school #schooldinners #USschools #children #food #bouffe

#Solutions: in #Vermont they have #farmtoschool dinners

🦬🥩 S.D. schools are bringing local bison and beef to lunch menus! Thanks to a Farm-to-School grant, students enjoy fresh, nutritious meals while supporting local traditions. #eatclean #healthyeating #nutrition #foodie #localproduce #sustainable #farmtoschool #cleaneatingrecipes https://www.tsln.com/news/south-dakota-students-eat-local-beef-bison-for-school-lunch/

Farm-to-school programs are on the rise, supporting local agriculture and improving school nutrition. These initiatives can vary by state in terms of what's considered "local." 🍎🚜 #SchoolNutrition #FarmToSchool https://modernfarmer.com/2023/09/local-food-school-lunch/

“This brings meaning and purpose to the lessons:”
Teachers’ and facilitators’ perspectives on the joys and challenges of school garden programs in south-eastern Ontario

Janette Haase
Elaine Power

#SchoolGarden #Food #FoodLiteracy #FarmToSchool #Sustainability #Interviews #Gardens #Ontario

https://canadianfoodstudies.uwaterloo.ca/index.php/cfs/article/view/600

“This brings meaning and purpose to the lessons:” Teachers’ and facilitators’ perspectives on the joys and challenges of school garden programs in south-eastern Ontario

Janette Haase
Elaine Power

#SchoolGardens #FoodLiteracy #FarmToSchool #Sustainability #QualitativeResearch #Interviews #SchoolGardenPrograms #Ontario #Education #OntEd

Whether a #Parent or a #Teacher or a #Researcher - enjoy! That's #OpenAccess !

https://canadianfoodstudies.uwaterloo.ca/index.php/cfs/article/view/600