Stories of Innovation
With each connection we make in fields, kitchens, and cafeterias, we’re finding new ways for local, nutritious, and culturally relevant food to reach more students in our communities. We’re sharing the stories behind our strategies and early successes to inform and inspire school food system leaders here and everywhere — and show what is possible when we all work together.
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Partridge Creek Farm Cooks Up a Recipe for Success with Partners
On a sunny day in September, high school seniors dug into the soil to harvest over 140 pounds of...
Lessons Learned: Our Path to Developing a Grant
In 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated school mealrequirements to...
Innovative School Food System Pilot Program Launches in Southeastern Illinois
Students in seven counties will have access to nutritious, farm-fresh food throughout the school...