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Schools across Vermont serve thousands of meals every day, and many are working to include more local ingredients in those meals. In fact, Vermont schools have increased their purchase of local foods...

Who better to explain why farm to school matters than students? Two CVU seniors shared with legislators what they've learned from running a farm stand, leading a statewide student summit, and...

Every summer, educators, school nutrition staff, and community partners gather to kick off our Northeast Farm to School Institute, a year-long journey reconnecting kids with where their food comes...

Warning: this video contains a growling bear, very serious egg safety advice, and a whole lot of fourth-grade enthusiasm. “All these adults are talking about farm to school, but how can...

A cheer sounds through the cafeteria, “A new record!” Chef Noah Gillard leaps through the swinging kitchen doors, beaming, “Brunch for lunch! 705!” This year, the...

Make potting soil for your school garden sprouts (or for your own backyard garden) and dig deeper into what seeds need to grow.

“Branchy.” “Flowery.” “Textured.” “Wiggly.” “Segmented.” “Rough.” “Long.” “Soft.” Can you guess...

Every garden tells a story, and through farm to school, those stories come to life for students in classrooms, cafeterias, and communities across the Northeast. Over the past 15 years, this work has...

Salad bars are more than a side dish—they’re a daily opportunity for kids to try new, fresh foods. With a little creativity, salad bars showcase the best of what’s local, seasonal,...