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Launched: Our First Ever Virtual Northeast Farm to School Institute!
August 25, 2020
In a "typical" year, over a dozen teams from schools, school districts, and early childhood programs would convene at Shelburne Farms in June for a three-day immersion to kick off our...
A Farm to Early Childhood Update with Cynthia Greene
August 24, 2020
Like most aspects of the world, the COVID 19 pandemic has greatly impacted Vermont's early childhood system, and programs are struggling to remain open during this time of critical childcare...
Apple Celeriac Slaw
August 20, 2020
From: New School Cuisine: Nutritious and Seasonal Recipes for School Cooks by School Cooks
Yield: 50 servings
Ingredients:
1 gallon, water
1 cup, lemon juice
5 lbs 4 oz,...
Feeding Kids During a Pandemic: Maureen O’Neil, Abbey Group Food Service Director at SVSU
August 20, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has shone a light, like never before, on the incredible work done by school nutrition staff. When schools closed their doors, they had less than a week to completely reimagine...
Important Resources During the COVID-19 Crisis
August 8, 2020
Originally posted March 26, 2020, updated with new resources and information as needed.
Keeping our families healthy, nourished, and learning are at the top of all our minds during this...
Equity in Farm to School with Jamese Kwele
August 7, 2020
This year’s Northeast Farm to School Institute* launched virtually with fourteen school, district and early childhood teams and a keynote by Jamese Kwele who serves as Director of Food Equity...
Feeding Kids During a Pandemic: Lamoille North School Food Director Karyl Kent
June 10, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has shone a light, like never before, on the incredible work done by school nutrition staff. When schools closed their doors, they had less than a week to completely reimagine...
Mac 'n' Trees from New School Cuisine
June 8, 2020
A few years ago, we published a first-of-its-kind cookbook for school nutrition professionals. New School Cuisine: Nutritious and Seasonal Recipes for School Cooks by School Cooks ...
A Farm to School Update with Vermont FEED Leadership
May 11, 2020
On Sunday, March 15, Vermont Governor Phil Scott issued an Executive Order to close schools, in which he required all districts to continue offering meal service during closures. By Wednesday, March...
Celebrating Vermont Farm to School & Early Childhood Awareness Day
March 3, 2020
Video: ORCA Media
We heard it again this year: Farm to School and Early Childhood Awareness Day is one of Vermont legislators' favorite days at the State House. On February 12, ...