collaboration with Federal university Oye

As a someone who loves farming and this MIFARMTOSCHOOL initiative ,i would
be pleased if Michigan state University can collaborate with our school,
Federal University Oye Ekiti http://www.fuoye.edu.ng to extend the farm to
school initiative to us.

Reminder: Farm to School CENSUS Webinar Today

See details below for webinar today hosted by the USDA on the Farm to School Census. More information on the national Farm to School Census can be found here - http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/F2S/f2s-census.htm.

 

Colleen Matts

Farm to Institution Specialist | Michigan Lead for National Farm to School Network

Center for Regional Food Systems | Michigan State University

480 Wilson Rd | Rm 303 Natural Resources Building | East Lansing, MI 48824

(p) 517.432.0310

www.foodsystems.msu.edu | www.mifarmtoschool.msu.edu

 

From: Kane, Deborah - FNS [mailto:Deborah.Kane@fns.usda.gov]
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 11:55 AM
To: Kane, Deborah - FNS
Subject: Reminder: Farm to School CENSUS Webinar Today

 

USDA’s Farm to School Program, in partnership with the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS), will be conducting a nationwide assessment of farm to school programs this spring.

 

On Monday, March 11 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST, we will host a webinar to provide a detailed overview of the Farm to School Census and our process. Both an Internet connection and phone line are required to view and hear the webinar. There is no registration required; simply use the link and dial in instructions below to join. The webinar will be recorded and posted to our website within 1-2 weeks of initial viewing.

 

Live Meeting Link: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usda/join?id=J6PZGQ&role=attend

 

Telephone line: (888) 390-1014

Participant code: 62442

 

If you have any questions regarding the webinar, please contact Laura Brown at laura.brown@fns.usda.gov.

 

Thanks so much,

Deborah Kane

 

Deborah J. Kane

National Director, USDA Farm to School Program

(c) 503.260.1717

2013 Michigan Junior Chef Competition!

(Apologies for cross-posting.)

 

It’s time again for the Michigan Junior Chef Competition! Please see below for information on the 2013 competition. A promotional flyer is also attached. More details and videos from the 2011 competition are available at https://sites.google.com/site/michiganjrchef/. Please distribute widely.

 

Colleen Matts

Farm to Institution Specialist | Michigan Lead for National Farm to School Network

Center for Regional Food Systems | Michigan State University

480 Wilson Rd | Rm 303 Natural Resources Building | East Lansing, MI 48824

(p) 517.432.0310

www.foodsystems.msu.edu | www.mifarmtoschool.msu.edu

 

 

 

Fresh, local foods, creativity, and teamwork will give you an edge in this

fun-filled recipe contest and cooking competition!

 

First, student teams submit recipes that are fit for a healthy school lunch meal and

feature local, seasonal foods. Recipe contest submissions due by March 26, 2013.

 

Next, up to 8 teams will be selected to bring their recipes to life in a cook-off

competition at Michigan State University on May 9, 2013.

 

Open to all 7th-12th grade students enrolled in Michigan schools. Teams must

consist of 3-4 students and at least one adult coach.

 

Visit https://sites.google.com/site/michiganjrchef/ for rules and more information.

 

 

 

USDA Farm to School Grant Program webinars

Hi all,

This is just a reminder about the informational webinars (starting today) for the USDA Farm to School Grant Program.

 

Here’s info from the USDA website on the webinars:

 

Webinars to Learn More
To assist eligible entities in preparing proposals for the fiscal year 2014 Farm to School Grant Program, USDA will host a series of webinars related to the application process. Information on how to access each webinar is below. Each webinar presentation will last approximately one hour, with an extra 30 minutes of question and answer time. Please contact Laura Brown with any questions.

Grants.gov: February 27, 2013
Review the archived presentation slides here.

Planning Grants: Tuesday, March 5, 1:00 p.m. EST
Note: Both an Internet connection and telephone line are required in order to see and hear the webinar. Access the webinar here: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usda/join?id=ZS99Z2&role=attend
Phone: 888-603-8943
Passcode: 3927574

Implementation Grants: Wednesday, March 6, 1:00 p.m. EST
Note: Both an Internet connection and telephone line are required in order to see and hear the webinar. Access the webinar here: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usda/join?id=ZS99Z2&role=attend
Phone: 888-396-9185
Passcode: 3927574

Support Service Grants: Thursday, March 7, 1:00 p.m. EST
Note: Both an Internet connection and telephone line are required in order to see and hear the webinar. Access the webinar here: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usda/join?id=ZS99Z2&role=attend
Phone: 888-396-9185
Passcode: 3927574

 

Colleen Matts

Farm to Institution Specialist | Michigan Lead for National Farm to School Network

Center for Regional Food Systems | Michigan State University

480 Wilson Rd | Rm 303 Natural Resources Building | East Lansing, MI 48824

(p) 517.432.0310

www.foodsystems.msu.edu | www.mifarmtoschool.msu.edu