Illinois Media Coverage

School menus freshen up by Stephen J. Hedges and Jo Napolitano. Chicago Tribune. Published 11/09/2008.
Once the province of tater tots, reheated burgers and chocolate milk, school lunches are increasingly featuring local produce and healthy foods as administrators battle rising food prices and expanding student waistlines. A movement that began a decade ago by putting fresh produce into a few California schools is now active in 2,000 school districts in 39 states, according to the National Farm to School project. Read the entire article.

Young sprouts learn their garden lessons well by Deborah Donovan. Daily Herald. Published 05/03/2008.
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Fresh Food Program Promotes Healthy Eating Habits Among Children. Illinois Ag Connection. Published 04/09/2008.
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