Farm to School program has third-graders scrambling to the salad bar
by Lisa Rathke
Published: Tue, Mar 2nd, 2010
The third- and fourth-graders at Sharon Elementary know where the veggies in their soup come from because they've visited the farms. They know the nutritional value of the carrots, onions, and cabbage because they've studied them in class, and they know h.... read more >>
Farm to School 'Real Food Is' Video Contest
Published: Tue, Mar 2nd, 2010
Due on March 29th, 2010 - Create a short video that completes the phrase "Real Food is..." and you can win $1,000 for your school food project.
Produce a 30 second to 3 minute video that informs, inspires, and encourages student advocacy to .... read more >>
Gettin Real with Sustainability
by Anya Fernald
Published: Tue, Mar 2nd, 2010
There are challenges for anyone entering into a sustainable food business today. The titanic industrial agriculture machine that feeds the bulk of America provides cheap, assembly-line food that costs less to produce than nutritious food grown with consid.... read more >>
Farm to School program plants seeds of healthy eating in kids
by Lisa Rathke
Published: Tue, Feb 16th, 2010
The third and fourth graders at Sharon Elementary know where the veggies in their soup come from because they've visited the farms. They know the nutritional value of the carrots, onions and cabbage because they've studied them in class, and they know how.... read more >>
Farm to School program changes kids' views on food
by Lisa Rathke
Published: Tue, Feb 16th, 2010
The third and fourth graders at Sharon Elementary know where the veggies in their soup come from because they've visited the farms. They know the nutritional value of the carrots, onions and cabbage because they've studied them in class, and they know how.... read more >>
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Nevada Small Farm Conference
From Fri, Mar 12th, 2010 - Sat, Mar 13th, 2010
Join farmers and those who support small farms at this premier gathering which will include educational workshops, round table discussions, and networking opportunities. Three conference tracks will include a variety of sesions. . read more >>
Contact: Ann Louhela (775) 351 - 2551
2010 Food Safety Education Conference
From Tue, Mar 23rd, 2010 - Fri, Mar 26th, 2010
Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, GA
Foodborne illness is a preventable and under-reported disease that presents a major challenge to both general and at-risk populations. Empowering consumers worldwide with knowledge and safer food-handling .... read more >>
8th Mid-Atlantic Nutrition Conference
From Wed, Mar 24th, 2010 - Thu, Mar 25th, 2010
The Mid-Atlantic Nutrition Conference (formerly the Maryland Nutrition Conference) is recognized as a premier educational event for the animal nutrition industry. Local, national, and international nutritionists share new, innovative, and practical resear.... read more >>
The Real Food Is Video Contest
From Mon, Mar 29th, 2010 - Fri, Apr 9th, 2010
THE CHALLENGE
Create a short video that completes the phrase "Real Food is..." and you can win $1,000 for your school food project.
* Produce a 30 second to 3 minute video that informs, inspires, and encourages student advocacy to restore connec.... read more >>
Contact: Debra Eschmeyer () -
Cooking Up Change Contest
From Sat, May 1st, 2010 - Thu, May 20th, 2010
Healthy Schools Campaign and the National Farm to School Network challege you to compete in this national competition against fellow students from across the nation to design a healthy school lunch. Using only ingredients commonly available for food servi.... read more >>
Contact: Debra Eschmeyer () -
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