GOING LOCAL ...
COMPETITION ...
Register today for school maple syruping contest!
Register for the Schoolyard Sugaring Maple Syrup Contest by Feb. 14th!
EDUCATION ...
Penn State, U of Freiburg announce virtual classroom
Initiative will pilot an online classroom project between the two universities
YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE ...
Foraging, Fibers & Food: Junior Makers Staycation
This three day program is scheduled for February 19–21, 2020
HONOR ...
SUNY Morrisville earns Tree Campus USA recognition
Received 2019 Tree Campus USA recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation
UPCOMING CONFERENCE ...
Register today for farm to school conference
2020 California Farm to School and School Garden Conference to take place March 26-27
FOOD WASTE ...
Lawmakers look to cut down food waste in schools
Three members of Congress have introduced the "School Food Recovery Act"
NUTRITION CONCERNS ...
Rollback proposed for school lunch guidelines
Some concerned a new rule could lead to more pizza and fries and less fruit
STATEMENT ...
USDA announces school & summer meals reforms
New proposals would offer increased flexibilities for local school districts
OUTREACH ...