Join us Friday and Saturday, June 21-22, at Central College in Pella Registration is now open for the 2019 Iowa Farm to School Conference, Friday and Saturday, June 21-22, at Central College in Pella. It’s the largest gathering of farm to school and farm to early childcare practitioners in the state. Deadline to register is … Continue reading Register today for the Iowa Farm to School Conference
by Leigh Adcock, communications specialist, and Chelsea Krist, program coordinator “Local black beans? 110 out of 10!” That’s just one of many excited comments from students about a recent “Black Bean Day” in Cedar Rapids elementary schools. Three years in the making, the event was a true labor of love for many partners, encompassing recipe … Continue reading Tasty, healthy (and a little spicy!): CR students love Black Bean Day
by Emily Coll, Program Coordinator Who doesn’t want our students to eat fresh, local food in schools? The argument most often heard against it is that local food is too expensive. But we found from the hard work going on at the Boone Community School District (BCSD) that this is not always the case. Lori … Continue reading Boone schools show path to local food procurement
If you’re engaged in farm to school programming, consider submitting a proposal to present at the 2019 statewide farm to school conference. It’s set for June 21-22 at Central College in Pella. You can learn all the details about this opportunity on a webinar January 23 beginning at 10 a.m. Click here to join the … Continue reading 2019 Iowa Farm to School Conference workshop proposal webinar Jan. 23