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Congratulations to La Farge Area Schools!
After five months of intense competition, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is proud to announce that La Farge Area Schools has won the “Organic. It’s Worth It in Schools” contest. The district generated 5, 987 votes, edging out William S. Covert Elementary School, the runner-up, by 798 votes. In honor of its success, LaFarge will be awarded a fully stocked organic vending machine, which will contain an assortment of organic products from which the school’s 253 students can choose.
More Than 1,100 Schools Believe "Organic. It’s Worth It."
Since it began in January 2010, over 1,100 schools across the United States participated in the "Organic. It’s Worth It in Schools" campaign. Thank you to all the schools that participated in this great event. We're thrilled to have had your support, and hope you'll continue to spread the message that "Organic. It's Worth It in Schools."
Chef Alice Waters Works to Bring Local and Organic Foods to Schools
Chef Alice Waters has been a proponent of local and organic food for nearly four decades. Unfortunately, her call for sustainable approaches to farming and good nutrition in schools long fell on deaf ears. Today, however, Waters’ “little movement [has] motored away from the fringes and into the mainstream.” Read on to learn more about how times have changed, and what Waters is doing now to keep her message about the importance of healthy and environmentally friendly food alive.
Get Your Kids Put More Veggies on Their Plate
Children can be picky, particularly when it comes to eating vegetables. The key is to make eating them flavorful and fun. Chef Domenica Catelli does just that with this easy, no-cook recipe for creamy dill dip with veggies. One taste and we’re sure your kids will be begging for more!
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