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USDA Awards $12 Million in Farm to School Grants; NW Receives $784K
USDA Awards $12 Million in Farm to School Grants; NW Receives $784K
The USDA is investing $12 million in Farm to School Grants this year. A total of 176 programs were given funds nationwide. When it comes to Farm to School Grants in the Northwest: Idaho: $62,000 will go to Central District Health Oregon: Nearly $100,000 to the Bethel School District in Eugene $80,000 to the Lincoln County School District $99,000 to the Tigard-Tualatin School District $93,000
Aichele: ODAs Farm To School Program Beneficial In Multiple Ways
Aichele: ODAs Farm To School Program Beneficial In Multiple Ways
Fewer and fewer children are connected to farming these days. In an effort to educate those young people about where their food comes from, the Oregon Department of Agriculture has their Farm to School Program. This grant process encourages farmers from across the state to provide their commodities for students statewide, allowing the kids to enjoy fresh food, while the farmer gets to educate th
Taste Washington Day Celebrates Farm To School Connection
Taste Washington Day Celebrates Farm To School Connection
Wednesday marks the 10th annual Taste Washington Day. And things will look different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the Washington state Department of Agriculture says they will still use the day to highlight not only the great products grown in the state, but also the great relationships between the farming community and school districts ...
ODA awards $250K in Farm to School Grants
ODA awards $250K in Farm to School Grants
On Wednesday, the Oregon Department of Agriculture announced the selection of six awardees for the Farm to School Equipment and Infrastructure Grant Program. The grant helps Oregon farmers, ranchers, seafood harvesters, and food processors get more of their local products to children state wide, through programs such as National School Lunch Programs (NSLP), Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CA

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