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Presenting at the Farm to College Forum in April

The full program for the 2015 Farm to College Forum (part of the Farm to Institution Summit ) has just been announced. I will be presenting with my colleagues on April 9, 2015 at UMass Amherst. I hope you can join us!

New Hampshire Agricultural Education License Plate

From the latest NH Farm to School newsletter: New Hampshire House Bill 688-FN details the creation of a new license plate where proceeds support agricultural education throughout the state. Funds raised will be divided equally into 4 parts as follows: 1. NH Agriculture in the Classroom (increase student awareness about the food, fiber and fuel systems critical to their everyday lives - provide educators with curricula which teaches core curriculum concepts using agricultural topics - provide field trips, teacher workshops, resources, etc.) 2. NH FFA Foundation(a national leadership organization for students involved in the science, business and technology of agriculture - develops students' potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education - scholarships, training programs, career development events, etc.) 3. NH Farm to School Program(supports healthy eating and healthy food choices in schools by providing training to scho...