Mark your calendar for the Montana Farm to School Summit: Sprouting Success to be held on September 22-23, 2016 at Montana State University in Bozeman.
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Learn and share how Montana schools and programs are sprouting success through the core elements of farm to school–serving local foods, school gardens, and nutrition, agriculture, and food education. Workshops, field trips, and networking opportunities will provide inspiration and skill building.
All individuals interested in farm to school programs are encouraged to attend including school food service, teachers, school administrators, food producers, preschool and childcare providers, parents, community members, and support organizations.
Farm to school (F2S) aims to improve child nutrition by helping children understand and experience where their food comes from. It incorporates healthy farm-fresh food in school meals and snacks, provides increased opportunity for garden-based learning, agriculture education across the curriculum, and strengthens community-wide connections to support local farmers and children's well-being.
This conference is hosted by Montana Team Nutrition Program, Montana State University, Montana Office of Public Instruction, and Gallatin Valley Farm to School.
Registration opens January 2016. For more information contact: Aubree Roth, Montana Farm to School Coordinator at aubree.roth at montana.edu<mailto:aubree.roth at montana.edu> or (406) 994-5996.
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Aubree Roth
Farm to School Coordinator | Montana Team Nutrition Program
Montana State Lead | National Farm to School Network
202 Romney Hall, P.O. Box 173370
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717-3370
