by Jen Ransom-Gach, MPH, RD, LD, Nutrition Grant Specialist, Des Moines Public Schools Des Moines Public Schools is committed to teaching students about where their food comes from through farm to school education and experiences. We are lucky that six of our elementary schools have both a garden space and a FoodCorps service member. Service … Continue reading Farm to school works indoors and out at DMPS
by Kaitlyn Scheuermann, MPP-D, RDN, LD, Waukee Community School District nutrition services dietitian and farm to school activities coordinator Nutrition has been an interest of mine ever since I discovered the concept of “superfoods” researching a 4-H educational presentation. As I went along my path to becoming a registered dietitian, I found a passion for … Continue reading Cultivating farm to school at Waukee CSD
by Chelsea Krist, FFED farm to school coordinator We have more than 150 stakeholders already registered! The Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Coalition invites you to attend the first-ever, virtual Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Conference, planned for June 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. The virtual conference is free and … Continue reading Register by June 16 for virtual Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Conference
We hope you’ll enjoy getting to know our awesome staff members a little bit better through this monthly spotlight Q & A! Please share your name and job title. Chelsea Krist, FFED farm to school program coordinator What gets you out of bed in the morning? Our loud rooster Larry and constant, low-level pandemic anxiety! … Continue reading Team member spotlight: Chelsea Krist