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2019 Maine Farm to School Conference: Registration Still Open!
Friday October 4, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
KVCC Alfond Campus
Hosted by the Maine Farm to School Network
Credit Hours Available
Convening farm to school stakeholders from across the state and beyond for a day of learning, best practice sharing, and networking. Learn from Farm to School practitioners how to incorporate local produce into your school cafeteria, how to fund & maintain a school garden, how to advocate for school wellness policies, and much more! View the agenda line-up and register here!
FREE Local Foods Procurement Training: Registration Still Open!
Thursday October 3, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
KVCC Alfond Campus
Pre-Conference Half-Day Workshop
Hosted by the Maine Farm to School Network
Credit Hours Available
Join us for this special Pre-Conference Training to learn the ins and outs of local food procurement for your school cafeteria. This workshop is designed for School Nutrition Directors, Kitchen Managers, Business Managers, and others responsible for school food purchasing. Explore how to best utilize Maine programs such as Maine Harvest of the Month and the Local Produce Fund. USDA Procurement Specialist Martine Cherry and NOFA-VT Farm to School Director Abbie Nelson will guide us in an engaging, hands-on workshop, supported by the USDA Farm to School Training Grant. Scholarship assistance available for travel and/or substitutes. Learn more and register here!
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