Greetings,
Here are the latest Farm to School bites:
NEWS
USDA is expanding assistance for schools operating USDA's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) in the 2011/2012 school year to further the Obama administration's efforts to improve the health of our children in schools.
Implementing The Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act: Improving Milk and Water Requirements in Schools
USDA released two memos providing guidance and instructions to states on:
1. Making water available during school lunch, and
2. Offering a variety of milk consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
OPPORTUNITIES
Michigan Farm to School Grant Program
With funding from the WK Kellogg Foundation, two types of farm to school grants, Planning and Implementation ($2,000 maximum each), will be awarded to 15 total Michigan schools/districts to plan for or implement farm to school programs for the 2011 – 2012 school year. Click here for more details, application materials and sample grant applications. To be eligible, the school food service program must have at least 50% free and reduced-price meal enrollment at the time this application is completed. Only school food service/nutrition directors may apply. Completed applications are due at 5 pm EST on May 16th to Jekeia Murphy at stilljek@msu.edu.
Schools Receive Fuel Up to Play 60 Grants; Next Round of Applications Now Being Accepted
Fuel Up to Play 60, a national program developed by the National Dairy Council, Southeast Dairy Association, and the National Football League, helps create healthier school environments. Schools can apply for up to $3,000 in grants, and the program is accepting applications for its next round of grants. More information is available here. Your school must be enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60 for the 2010/2011 school year to apply for funds for the 2011/2012 school year. The application deadline is June 15, 2011.
Michigan Action for Healthy Kids invites you to make a video to show the world how your school is a 54321GO! School. Cash prizes will be awarded to schools which are 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners! Click here for more information for contest rules.
RESOURCES
It’s not new news, but if you haven’t seen it yet check out the WellSAT: Wellness School Assessment Tool. This tool was created by the Yale Rudd Center to provide “a standard method for the quantitative assessment of school wellness policies.” Click here to learn more!
EVENTS
Small Business Capital Access Conference
April 26
MSU Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI
See flyer attached.
Michigan Food Processors Summit
April 27
Eagle Eye Golf Club, Bath, MI
See attached for more information.
Making School Meal Applications More Accessible: Key Changes
April 28 at 3 pm EST
Click here for more information and to register for the call offered by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC).
Building Community Support for Breakfast in the Classroom
May 26 at 3 pm EST
Click here for more information and registration for the call offered by FRAC.
Best,
Colleen Matts
Farm to Institution Specialist
CS Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems
Michigan State University
303 Natural Resources Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1222
517.432.0310
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