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Teresa Wiemerslage
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Helping children make healthier food choices is the goal of farm to school programming nationwide. Since 2007, 30 schools in Iowa have formed farm to school chapters, and others participate in related activities throughout the year, such as the Great Apple Crunch in October or after school snack programs.
Iowans will celebrate the second annual statewide Local Food Day on Oct. 11, as part of National Farm to School Month.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is helping schools across the state prepare for Local Food Day.
Produce checklist tools from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offer practical ways to check food safety practices.
Iowa Local Food Day, Oct. 13, is a time to raise awareness of farm to school programs and connections across the state, according to a specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Local food coaches will support consultation time with schools and early care sites under the direction of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
A new report shows a decline in farm to school sales through food hubs, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
The “Local Food for Schools Progress Report,” released by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, noted that 135 schools in 69 counties received funds from the program in the 2022-23 school year, resulting in $644,931 of food purchases from local farms and businesses.