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News from ‘Farm to School’ – Funding Opportunities and more

Via Farm to School Take the Farm to School Survey for your chance to win a $300 Cash Prize! As the school year comes to a close, we want to learn more about the Farm to School activities happening at…

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Farm to School BC Start-up Grant Opportunity

Farm to School BC is pleased to share a new funding opportunity for all BC schools interested in starting a new Farm to School program. Successful schools will receive up to $4000 to plan and implement their Farm to School…

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National Farm to School Network Launches Comprehensive Evaluation Framework

From the press release: Today, the National Farm to School Network launched a pioneering and highly anticipated new resource, Evaluation for Transformation: A Cross Sectoral Evaluation Framework for Farm to School. Evaluation for Transformation is the first comprehensive document to define…

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Farm to School Greater Vancouver April Newsletter Available for Download

The Farm to School Greater Vancouver (F2SGV) Steering Committee has released a trial newsletter in response to schools challenges in trying to connect with local farmers. Articles were submitted by F2SGV Steering Committee members who have connections with local farmers. Click here…

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NEWS: Farm to School BC ‘Learning Labs’ Coming Soon in 2014!

The Farm to School Greater Vancouver Group has released this short article on the opportunities & challenges that come along with feeding the fifty-six thousand + students in the Vancouver School District healthy, sustainable, and affordable food. Read on for…

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Farm to Cafeteria in the News: “Local Foods: Canadian Schools, Campuses, and Health Care Facilities Speak Up”

The local, sustainable, food movement is picking up steam and shows no signs of stopping! In a new report from Farm to Cafeteria Canada, fronted by National Manager and TEGS Co-Investigator Joanne Bays, over 200 food and nutritional specialists working…

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VIDEO: ‘Dig In’ Webinar featuring Think & Eat Green @ School’s Steve Golob On Institutional Change in the Kitchen

Click the video below to view this ‘Dig In’ webinar, brought to you by the wonderful folks over at Farm to Cafeteria Canada. Speakers included TEGS team member Steve Golob, Chef at the UBC Place Vanier dining hall as well…

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Farm to Cafeteria Canada to Host “Dig In” Webinar Tomorrow

Farm to Cafeteria Canada, in cooperation with the Ontario Farm to School Challenge, is hosting the March “Dig In” Webinar on Tuesday March 19th 2013! Institutional Change from the Kitchen: How chefs are changing food procurement practices to bring more…

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