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Glasgow News 1
Barren County’s farm-to-school efforts are drawing national attention as Farm to School Coordinator Dr. Andy Joe Moore recently represented the district at a U.S. Department of Agriculture event in Washington, D.C.
Moore attended “Harvest to Hallways: A Celebration of Farmers and Schools,” hosted at USDA headquarters.
The gathering brought together leaders and advocates from across the country to highlight the connection between American agriculture and the meals served in schools, according to a press release from the school district. Participants focused on ways to strengthen partnerships between schools and local farmers.
The event also emphasized expanding access to fresh, locally grown foods for students and helping young people better understand where their food comes from.
Barren County Schools has been expanding its own farm-to-school work, the release stated. Those efforts include bringing locally grown foods onto student lunch trays and providing hands-on agricultural experiences through school gardens, greenhouses and tower gardens.
Students are also involved in agricultural programs and, in some cases, work on their own family farms as part of learning where food is produced.
“I am honored and humbled to have been given the opportunity to attend this event and showcase, on a national level, the outstanding work that our students are accomplishing with our farm-to-school efforts in Barren County,” Moore said. “As a result of Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell’s Food is Medicine initiative, local food production and the farm-to-school model in Kentucky are thriving. Ultimately, the spirit of the American Farmer has always been a cornerstone of our country, and with that same spirit, our students in Barren County are making a profound impact on a movement that is taking place nationwide.”
Key Facts
– Barren County Schools Farm to School Coordinator Dr. Andy Joe Moore represented the district at a USDA event in Washington, D.C.
– The event, “Harvest to Hallways: A Celebration of Farmers and Schools,” was held at USDA headquarters.
– Leaders and advocates discussed connecting schools with local farmers and expanding access to fresh, locally grown foods.
– Barren County Schools has expanded farm-to-school efforts through school gardens, greenhouses, tower gardens and agricultural programs.
– Moore said he was honored to showcase students’ work and described Barren County’s role in a nationwide movement.
– The work aligns with broader efforts in Kentucky to support local food production and farm-to-school models.
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