Florida growers find many reasons to participate in Farm to School programs. In addition to the extra income, producers enjoy being able to provide fresh produce to children in the local community.
Cathy Reed, food service director for Leon County, is happy to support local farmers and the local economy by purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables through the Farm to School program. She believes the program will grow as it becomes more well known.
Satsuma farmer Ryder Larramore helps food service director Cathy Reed give fresh, local produce to more than 40 locations in the district through the Farm to School program.
The dates Jan. 20, 8 am: Photo submission opens Feb. 10, 5 p.m.: Photo submission closes Feb. 12, 8 a.m.: Voting begins March 13, noon.: Voting ends March 13: Winners announced! The prizes The overall winner will receive a $100 gift card to Amazon. Each category...
After serving more than a year as chairwoman of the PIE Center’s advisory board, Jeanna Mastrodicasa was appointed associate vice president of operations for UF/IFAS. The 17-year University of Florida administrator worked for seven years as assistant vice...
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