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October is National Farm to School Month and is promoted as a time to connect students to producers in developing their understanding of the food they consume.
According to the MDA website, "Farm to school programs enhance the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early care and education settings. Students gain access to healthy, local food as well as education opportunities such as school gardens, cooking lessons and farm field trips. Farm to school empowers children and their families...