I had the most amazing experience on Tuesday! Arlene Jones from the Farm at St. Mathias did her very first Farm To School visit at the Brainerd South Campus…the energy was phenomenal! For weeks, Arlene has been working closely with Collette Pohlkamp, the food services director for ISD 181, to initiate a F2S program in the district to encourage kids to eat healthier and appreciate food that’s grown in their own communities.
Arlene brought in vegetables that were picked the day before and they were set out for the kids to try. Before each lunch period, Collette and Arlene did a short presentation on what F2S is and the importance of eating healthy. Did you know the average dinner travels over 1500 miles?? Eating food that’s grown close to home supports health and wellness as well as the local farmers and local economy…what a great concept!
Check out the following sites for additional information on F2S programs in MN, as well as success stories from all across the country. Let’s keep this momentum going!!
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