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5 Ways to Bring the Farm to School

 (Photo courtesy of National Farm to School Network)   In 2010, Congress designated October as National Farm to School Month celebrate those who practice growing their own food and honor the farmers who provide food, fiber, and fuel to the rest of … Continue reading

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How We Are Helping Make the Next Generation Healthier (Continued)

By Ashley Schimke Farm to School & School Garden Program Specialist for Arizona Department of Education Arizona Farm Bureau recently wrote an article on their Fill Your Plate blog about how American communities are helping to make the next generation … Continue reading

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Arizona Farm to School Training

The Arizona Department of Education hosted the first Farm to School training in the form of a farm tour. Farm to School Programs provide an emphasis on purchasing from local producers in an effort to enhance school meals. On December … Continue reading

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