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Film explores benefits and challenges of farm to school
April 12, 2012 - Janet Kubat Willette, AgriNews
One in three children in the United States is overweight or obese. One in five preschool children are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity is shaping up as one of the major health challenges of the 21st century, Mary Story says in the new documentary, Farm to School: Growing our Future. Story is a professor in the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Read more.
Farm to school documentary marks food the star
April 12, 2012 - Janet Kubat Willette, AgriNews
The premiere of the documentary, Farm to School: Growing our Future, was like a real Hollywood premiere, a Cannon Falls farmer said. John Peterson of Ferndale Market said it was fun to take in the premiere, which included a reception beforehand, a red carpet and visiting dignitaries including the Minnesota Commissioner of Health Edward Ehlinger and president of Twin Cities Public Television, Jim Pagliarini. Read more.
Bemidji schools among growing trend of serving local foods
April 11, 2012 - Anne Williams, Bemidji Pioneer
Marleen Webb, food services coordinator for Bemidji School District, is excited for the growing season to come into full swing because it means students will again be receiving fresh and locally grown food. This summer is the fourth year the school district will participate in the Farm to School program, an initiative supported by the University of Minnesota Extension that connects schools and students with food grown from nearby farms. Read more.
Farm-to-School Movement is Making Push in Minn.
March 24, 2012 - Scott Theisen, KSTP
The Farm-to-School movement is making a push in Minnesota.
Farm to School programs connect schools with nearby farmers so that schools can buy fresh produce and other foods directly from them. They boost young people's consumption of fresh produce and local economies as well. Read more.
'Farm to School': Moving from pink slime to purple beets
March 22, 2012 - Beth Hawkins, MINNPOST
The general aim of the 'Farm to School': Expose kids to unprocessed foods and the farmers who grow them, help school districts develop relationships with producers and ensure that our school nutrition dollars are spent here, where they can be reinvested in this agricultural, economic and cultural ecosystem. Read more.
'Farm to School' aims to boost nutrition and local economy
March 20, 2012 - KARE 11 Sunrise Education
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — The idea of buying local is making its way into schools. It's a new initiative called "Farm To School" which is aimed at getting fresh foods to students, while also boosting the local economy.
A new documentary, "Farm to School: Growing our Future," which was produced in partnership with the University of Minnesota Extension, The Minnesota Department of Health and Twin Cities Public Television is also part of the initiative.
Barb Mechura, Nutrition Services Director in the Hopkins Public Schools, took part in the documentary and joined us on KARE 11 Sunrise with more on the project. Read more.
Documentary examines Farm to School
March-April 2012 - edible Twin Cities
It’s about more than just a fresh lunch. The Farm to School initiative serves fresh, local foods in schools, teaches students about the food they eat, and grows local economies. A new documentary entitled “Farm to School: Growing our Future” showcases Farm to School in Minnesota and includes success stories as well as challenges that stunt the growth of Farm to School. Read more.
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