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Farm to School

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When we bring local foods into school cafeterias and teach kids about where their food comes from, good things happen. Farm to school and school garden activities work together to improve kids' health and wellness, support their success in school and grow Oregon’s economy. Now that’s prosperity widely shared!

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Stories from the field

Did you know that both the Oregon Departments of Education and Agriculture have grant programs for school nutrition services, educators and producers? Our friends at KATU Channel 2 and KUNP Univision are helping bring grantee stories to life.

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Farm to School Podcast

Join our hosts Rick Sherman, Farm to Child Nutrition Program Manager at the Oregon Department of Education and Michelle Markesteyn, Farm to School Specialist at Oregon State University Extension as they explore what it means to bring local food into the cafeteria, and teach kids about where their food comes from.

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