It's hard to believe that schools are starting to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables, but slowly and surely, some schools are making the big change! Many public schools in Atlanta, Cobb County, Decatur, Gwinnett County are taking part in the Farm to School campaign, in which cafeteria cooks incorporate fresh vegetables and fruits into their meals. This article can tell you a little more.
Also, private schools, like Lovett, are trying to make a change as well. They realize just how much buying locally can help the environment. Students can clearly taste a difference in freshness and they absolutely love it!
What school will be next?
-Claire
I was just wombling around Decatur and stumbled upon an organic garden--part of the Farm to School intiative--maintained by Decatur High School. Plots are rented to residents and students.
ReplyDeleteSo, yeah. We need a garden at our school.
Anna