TRACK 1: FARM TO SCHOOL

SPONSORED BY UHS

 

Ray Denniston the Special Project Coordinator of Broome-Tioga BOCES talking about Farm to School

Eating a nutritious, balanced diet and staying physically active are essential for health and well-being. This is especially true for children and adolescents who are developing the habits they will likely maintain throughout their lives. Learn about policies affecting childhood nutrition and creative initiatives to bring healthy, locally grown food to schools.

 
10:30 AM – 12:00 noon
 

 

 
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM

 


4:00 PM – 5:30 PM


Creative Farm to School Initiatives
 


From Policy to Programs: The National Scene and One State’s creative approach to Farm to School

 


Farm to Institution:  Success Stories From the Field

 

Learn how schools and communities can together, provide fresh, nutritious foods to students!

Margaret Sullivan, SNS, School Lunch Program Director, Saratoga Springs City School District

Todd R. Fowler, Food Service Director, Bloomfield Central School

Moderator: Ann McMahon, Special Assistant, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets

 

Programs in Vermont have taken a fresh and systemic approach to addressing Farm to School issues. Come learn about your neighbor to the east and discover the Vermont way through hands-on experiences.

We will also take time to talk about District/State/National policies and their impact on Farm to School throughout the country.

Dana Hudson, Northeast Regional Lead for the National Farm to School Network & Vermont FEED (Food Education Every Day)

Moderator: Ray Denniston, Special Project Coordinator, Broome-Tioga BOCES

 

Learn about procurement policies & practices leading to healthy local foods for schools in South Central New York. 

School Districts: Ray Denniston, Rock on Café and Southern Tier Farm-to-School  

Colleges: John Enright II, CEC, Campus Executive Chef, Binghamton University

Moderator: Patricia Fell, RN, MS, ANP, Director, Community Health Services, UHS Stay Healthy