Schools
A culinary instructor who created an “escape room” to complement her course in food safety and sanitation has been recognized by the Idaho Potato Commission.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving $12.1 million in Farm to School grants — the most awarded since the annual program began in 2013.
Two produce distributors were awarded multi-million dollar contracts in mid-July to supply fruits and vegetables to schools and Department of Defense customers.
Table grape growers in California awarded nine California college students with scholarships.
Atlanta-based Royal Food Service Co. has been awarded a maximum $465 million contract to supply for fresh fruits and vegetables to Georgia military and school customers.
Domex Superfresh Growers has named the recipients of its five annual scholarships.
Farm Credit donated nearly $255,000 to create an endowment fund for agribusiness students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
The Washington Apple Education Foundation replaced its annual scholarship luncheon with a scholarship celebration film.
Sheboygan, Wisc.-based A.J. Wholesale Produce Inc., has been awarded a maximum $48.6 million federal contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to schools in two states.
Los Alamitos, Calif.- based Frieda’s Specialty Produce is promoting its fresh fruits and vegetables for back-to-school shopping trips.
The U.S. Apple Association has launched its 2019-20 Apples4Ed initiative.
In language that supporters hope is included in the next Child Nutrition Act reauthorization, new legislation aims to make it easier for school foodservice directors to buy local food for student meals.
With the help of a hydroponic farm at a Brooklyn middle school, Teens for Food Justice has launched a new Fresh Food Box program that will provide produce to local food-scare communities.
One of Pear Bureau Northwest’s newest initiatives as it ramps up outreach for the pear season is a series of tutorial videos providing pear ripening, serving and nutritional tips to professionals in schools.
Philip’s Academy Charter School in Newark received the Best in New Jersey Farm-to-School Award for the school’s rooftop garden.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will fund a record 126 farm-to-school projects this year, up from the previous high of 74 projects funded in 2016.
New York school districts can apply for $1.5 million for Farm-to-School programs.
U.S. Foods Inc., Los Angeles, has been awarded a maximum $90.3 million contract for full-line food distribution on Navy ships in the San Diego area.
Introducing fresh produce to young school children benefits growers, retailers, children and their families — and programs that do this work have struggled to continue this mission while schooling was remote-based.
Teaching schoolchildren family and consumer sciences is critical, and a mini-podcast series launching May 21 will bring that point home.
The New York Department of Agriculture has two new initiatives to strengthen its Farm-to-School program, which provides new markets for New York farmers and improves access to locally grown and produced food in schools.
With possible implications for fruit and vegetable servings, the government is seeking public input on how certain foods are counted for nutrition standards in school lunches.
The digital adaptation of the Jump with Jill musical nutrition program worked for 48 Pennsylvania and Texas schools.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an adjustment in school meal reimbursements to help schools continue to serve children healthy and nutritious meals.
New digital marketing avenues supported the growth of funds raised and audience reached, according to the organization.
Encouraging Discovery and Growth in Education, also known as EDGE, is a career program focused on developing and connecting students to produce industry career opportunities in the Lone Star State.
The educational toolkit supplements the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and transforms “eating your fruits and veggies” into an exciting adventure.
Last week the U.S. Apple Association presented its 2018 Apples4Ed grant of $10,000 to St. Martin North Elementary in Biloxi, Miss.
Leaving fruit and vegetable serving requirements untouched, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has provided school districts more options for milk, grains and sodium standards.
The Urban School Food Alliance has named Katie Wilson as its first executive director.