HUMBOLDT CAN: Localizing food in school lunchrooms
by Erin Derden-Little
Published: Fri, Apr 19th, 2013
On March 19, Humboldt County participated in the first ever country-wide Taco Tuesday. The event featured local, grass-fed beef donated by Eel River Organic Beef. Taco Tuesday led to the creation of partnerships among several local organizations, and help.... read more >>
School Lunchroom Changes Get Kids to Eat More Veggies
by Rachael Rettner
Published: Tue, Apr 9th, 2013
A new study suggests that simple changes in lunch rooms, such as placing fresh fruit by the cash register, may boost the amount of healthy food children eat. This article outlines the studies that researches conducted and the results that they found.. read more >>
Yolo County program brings fresh produce to area schools
by Don Frances
Published: Mon, Apr 8th, 2013
Officials in Yolo County have implemented policies to increase healthy food in nutrition for area schools. . read more >>
School Meals Are a Pleasure to Eat in Riverside, CA
by Rodney K. Taylor
Published: Mon, Apr 8th, 2013
Riverside Unified School District has started their own school food revolution by using local food and setting up school gardens. Their district is internationally recognized as a model for school food.. read more >>
White House weakened food safety rules
by Marion Nestle
Published: Mon, Apr 8th, 2013
The White House has weakened food safety rules, and deleted several important requirements for environmental monitoring for pathogens, finished product testing for pathogens, supplier verification and approval program, and more. . read more >>
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Getting Your Green Thumb: Planning, Maintaining, and Teaching from the School Garden
From Sun, Oct 20th, 2013 - Sat, Jun 15th, 2013
“Getting Your Green Thumb” is a free, fun, and practical professional development series for primary and secondary educators. Classes in this third year of the course cover garden planning, gardening techniques, and curriculum connections. Each class will.... read more >>
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