by | Jun 21, 2016 | Devon L. Golem, Farming, Hunger
In mid-June, Virginia Governor, Terry McAuliffe, signed a tax credit program into law. This program would provide a tax credit to Virginia farmers who donate fresh fruits and veggies to nonprofit food banks. The bill was introduced in January 2016 to the House as HB...
by | May 25, 2016 | Farming, School Nutrition, Teresa Lucas
Voted Top Farm to School Program in Virginia! The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service recently awarded Loudoun County Public Schools a “One in a Melon” award for administering an exemplary Farm to School program. One school district per state was selected for the award...
by | May 21, 2016 | Adolescent Nutrition, Farming, Sustainability, Teresa Lucas
In Loudoun County, Virginia, the Loudoun County Public Schools students are excited about the farmer trading cards that feature 12 local farms! The trading cards are the inspiration of the School Nutrition Services Supervisor, Dr. Becky Domokos-Bays. The trading cards...
