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Leader in Farm to School: Spotlight on Miguel Villarreal, National Farm to School Network

Miguel Villarreal is the Interim Director of the National Farm to School Network. From humble beginnings in a farm worker's family, his journey led him to athletics, a software salesman, and finally as a Nutrition Services ...

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, MSEL, Rick Sherman | Aug 2024 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

The Cafeteria and School Garden in Harmony

We're visiting with Helena Kilstrom and Lindsey Flores of the West Linn-Wilsonville School District in West Linn, Oregon in this month's podcast, getting the scoop on the connections between school gardens and school cafeterias. 

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, MSEL, Rick Sherman | Aug 2024 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

The world's largest student farmer's market

Join Rick as he travels "on assignment" to Summerlin, Nevada to interview two groups of elementary students who participated in the "World's Largest Student Farmer's Market," sponsored by Green Our Planet. 

Rick Sherman, Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, MSEL | Jul 2024 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Does local food make school lunches healthier? A discussion with USDA FNS Administrator Cindy Long

Join us in a conversation with USDA FNS Administrator Cindy Long as we talk about the public's role in shaping school meals.

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, MSEL, Rick Sherman | May 2024 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Bringing Health & Wellness into School Gardens

Michelle and Rick interview Rick's co-worker, Jennifer Young, MPH, EdD, RDN, School Wellness Policy Coordinator, Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs. Join us as we discuss school wellness policies and strategies ...

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, MSEL, Rick Sherman | May 2024 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Growing School Gardens Summit Part 4: Listen to stories from Matt Sablan from Guam Department of Education; Leona Vrbanac from Newark High School in Newark, Ohio; Andrew Tuttle with EDGEPERMA in Arlington, WA

Join Rick "on assignment" as he travels to the Growing School Gardens Summit, in San Diego California. Rick interviews a dozen people with amazing stories. This is part four of a four-part series.

Rick Sherman, Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, MSEL | May 2024 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Growing School Gardens Summit: Part 3: Three guests share how they connect with children garden education: Regi Jones with LifeLab in Santa Cruz, CA; Danielle Russell with Openlands in Chicago, Ill; and Erin Croom with Small Bites Adventure Club in Atlant

Join Rick "on assignment" as he travels to the Growing School Gardens Summit, in San Diego California. Rick interviews a dozen people with amazing stories. This is part three of a four-part series.

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, MSEL, Rick Sherman | May 2024 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)