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 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
by Chelsea Krist, FFED farm to school and ECE coordinator Big news! The Iowa Farm to School Coalition and the Iowa Farm to Early Care and Education Coalition recently merged. Here’s how shared interests and the collaborative nature of their work brought them together to create the newly established Iowa Farm to School and Early … Continue reading State partnerships deepen to create the Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Coalition