Archive for May, 2024
It’s Never Too Early to Plan for National Farm to School Month
Posted OnMay 9, 2024 byIn October, thousands of schools, early care and education sites, farms, communities and organizations across the country celebrate “farm to school” by engaging kids in hands-on learning experiences about food and agriculture, through school gardens and by filling lunch trays with healthy, local ingredients that nourish Pennsylvania kids and support our communities’ farmers and growers….Read More >>
Join us on June 6th for our Virtual Open House
Posted OnMay 3, 2024 byYou’re invited to the PA Farm to School Network’s (PFSN) June virtual open house for a storytelling workshop. Stories are a powerful tool for farm to school practitioners. Storytelling can be an integral part of farm to school education, seeking funding for your program, spreading the word about your successes and advocating for supportive policies….Read More >>
Shapiro Administration Opens Application Window for $500,000 in PA Farm Bill Grants to Strengthen Agriculture Education, Healthy Foods in Schools
Posted OnMay 3, 2024 byHarrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today announced that Pennsylvania’s Farm-to-School Grant program is offering schools and childhood centers to apply for up to $15,000 for eligible projects. This program, funded by Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget, support healthy eating habits and future careers in agriculture. To date, more than $2.6 million has been awarded to 237 projects across…Read More >>