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A primary goal of the Farm to School Coalition of North Carolina is to weave together an understanding of what great stories and ideas are happening across the state. Check back often to read the latest farm to school news and to submit your own story!

February 27, 2023

March - Upcoming Grant Opportunities!

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Check out these upcoming farm to school-related grant opportunities! You can stay up to date with these opportunities and more by subscribing to our listserv.

February 25, 2023

Proposed Updates to the School Nutrition Standards

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The USDA, Food and Nutrition Service recently issued a proposed rule regarding new school meal standards addressing added sugars, sodium, milk, and whole grains.

February 24, 2023

North Carolina Healthy Schools’ Employee Mental Health Toolkit

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This toolkit adds an important systemic layer of prevention and intervention in a coordinated way. It provides information, guidance, and reference in supporting the mental well-being of school staff and administrators. 

February 22, 2023

Center for Environmental Farming Systems Job Opportunity!

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The Business Associate to CEFS' Committee on Racial Equity in the Food System and Educational Programs position will play an important role in the administration of all educational programs, including internships, apprenticeships, and graduate fellowships for CEFS. 

February 21, 2023

Eight High School Teams Compete in 2023 NC Jr Chef Competition

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Eight high school teams from across the state will show off their culinary creativity next month in the 2023 NC Jr. Chef Competition. 

January 24, 2023

Upcoming Grant Opportunities!

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Check out these upcoming farm to school-related grant opportunities! You can stay up to date with these opportunities and more by subscribing to our listserv

January 23, 2023

Job Opportunity - Farm Manager/Educator at the NC State Agroecology Education Farm

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The Agroecology Education Farm is a 6-acre facility in Raleigh, NC at the Lake Wheeler Field Station that promotes agroecology and sustainable agriculture education through hands-on learning opportunities for NC State students, staff and faculty, and the surrounding community.

January 23, 2023

Farm to Tray: How Students in a NC County are Growing Food for School Lunches

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In this district, students plant, grow, and harvest the fresh fruits and vegetables that become school meals.