Farm to School Workshop Coming to La Grande
Oregon Rural Action is organizing a free workshop on increasing the consumption of and education on locally produced agricultural goods in Union County schools. Producers of local foods, school administrators, food service personnel, teachers and, of course, involved parents or community members that want to help with the success of the first Farm to School program east of Bend are welcome to attend.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 18, 2010
Contact:
Teresa Roark, Community Organizer
(541) 975-2411, teresa@oregonrural.org
FARM TO SCHOOL WORKSHOP COMING TO LA GRANDE
Program to bring together schools, farmers, and parents to benefit Union County
La Grande, Oregon-- Oregon Rural Action is organizing a free workshop on increasing the consumption of and education on locally produced agricultural goods in Union County schools. Producers of local foods, school administrators, food service personnel, teachers and, of course, involved parents or community members that want to help with the success of the first Farm to School program east of Bend are welcome to attend.
The workshop will take place Friday March 5th from 9 am to 4 pm in the Union Baker Educational Services building located at 10100 North McAlister Rd in La Grande.
A panel of Farm to School experts from around Oregon, including Joan Ottinger, the Oregon Department of Education Farm to School and School Garden Coordinator, will discuss the challenges that they have encountered in establishing Farm to School Programs in their communities and how they overcame those challenges. This discussion will be followed by a question and answer session.
The day is divided into two sessions. From 9 am to 12 pm panelists will focus on opportunities for agricultural producers to participate in Farm to School. From 1 pm to 4 pm the workshop will focus on how schools and community members can promote Farm to School. Lunch will be provided for those interested in attending both sessions.
To request more information or to RSVP for this event, please contact Andi Sexton, Oregon Rural Action Farm to School Coordinator, at 541-975-2411 or by email at andi@oregonrural.org.
