GRANTS AVAILABLE ...
STATEMENT RELEASED ...
We need to rebuild our food system. Schools can lead.
Urban School Food Alliance & National Farm to School Network release statement
AG EDUCATION ...
USDA gives out largest-ever Farm to School Grant awards
Grants will help bring fresh, local foods into schools and foster economic opportunity
ADAPTING ...
USDA flexibilities ensure kids receive meals this fall
Local schools and childcare providers are empowered to adapt meal service operations
EDUCATION ...
Schools have resources to provide meals to students
Provide information on operating school meal programs during non-instructional periods
SCHOOL FOOD ...
Bill to help farmers, kids in need
Current requirement makes it difficult for parents to pick up produce
FUNDING ANNOUNCED ...
UC Berkeley College of Natural Resources receives $50M gift
Will support land-grant mission to take on key economic, social, environmental & health challenges
COMPETITION ...
New York schools win beef competition
Over 70 schools cooked beef in their classrooms and submit their marketing plans
GOING LOCAL ...