Food from local farmers to your plate!
What is Farm to School?
Why Farm to School?
More more information on why Farm to School is important, please check out the National Farm to School Network's website: http://www.farmtoschool.org/about/what-is-farm-to-school
- FTS is serving fresh foods from local farmers at school meals
- FTS is using the school garden as a living classroom
- FTS is incorporating experiential cooking, gardening, and nutrition lessons into the curriculum
- FTS is creating a healthy school food environment for students, teachers, and families
Why Farm to School?
- All students receive the opportunity to eat fresh, local food, preparing them to learn, grow, and play, and a better understanding of where food comes from.
- Farmers benefit from increased sales and local interest.
- Communities have greater access to fresh food, a healthier economy and environment, and stronger community ties.
More more information on why Farm to School is important, please check out the National Farm to School Network's website: http://www.farmtoschool.org/about/what-is-farm-to-school
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