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USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants to Continue Efforts to Increase Local Foods in Eligible Schools

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

USDA Press Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 19, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the release of a request for applications for the third round of USDA’s Farm to School grants, including the addition of a new funding track. … Continue reading →

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USDA Releases Farm to School Census – California’s profile is encouraging

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

In celebration of National Farm to School Month, the USDA has released the first ever Farm to School Census – capturing the survey results from more than 13,000 public school districts nationwide. Check out how California and your local school district … Continue reading →

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Ag Day’s lessons taught year-round at San Jose garden

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

California Ag Day, our annual celebration of food and farming, is coming up soon, scheduled for March 20 at the State Capitol. While Ag Day is a great opportunity to share our story with the State Legislature and other parts of … Continue reading →

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