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www.farmtoschoolmonth.org. Celebrate Farm to School. October is National Farm to School Month. www.farmtoschoolmonth.org. What is Farm to School?. Serving healthy, local food in school cafeterias . Connecting schools and local farms. Improving student nutrition.
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www.farmtoschoolmonth.org Celebrate Farm to School October is National Farm to School Month
www.farmtoschoolmonth.org What is Farm to School? • Serving healthy, local food in school cafeterias Connecting schools and local farms • Improving student nutrition • Providing agriculture, health and nutrition education opportunities • Improving student nutrition • Supporting local and regional farmers
www.farmtoschoolmonth.org Why Farm to School? • Supporting farmers Fostering healthy communities • Protecting the environment • Creating economic growth
www.farmtoschoolmonth.org Information about your local program • Facts about local programs Facts about local programs • Facts about local programs • Facts about local programs
www.farmtoschoolmonth.org October is National Farm to School Month In 2010, Congress approved a resolution by Representative Rush Holt (NJ) designating October as National Farm to School Month • Take the “Farm to School Counts” pledge to serve local food and/or participate in Farm to School activities.
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