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This year, all San Diego Unified School District schools are taking part in a program where the entire lunch meal is grown in the state.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Lashchuk looks forward to harvesting vegetables with his 5th grade class at Torrey Pines Elementary.<\/p>\n

“If they’re smooth and dark green they’ll be really fresh,” Lashchuk said.<\/p>\n

From snap peas, to rainbow chard, taking care of their school garden gives the students great pride and teaches them the importance of eating right.<\/p>\n

“It keeps me healthy, I’ll have a nice strong body,” Lashchuk said.<\/p>\n

The garden isn’t just part of their curriculum, it’s also part of their lunch.<\/p>\n

Students harvest more than 100 pounds of fresh produce a year. They say the best part about it is being able to eat what they grow.<\/p>\n

While the salad bar has always been a hit, the highlight about hot lunch on Thursdays is that now the entire meal, including the entree is grown right here in the state.<\/p>\n

SDUSD’s “California Thursdays”<\/a> nutrition program has now expanded to all of its schools.<\/p>\n

Last year, only 20 schools participated.<\/p>\n

The district says buying poultry and other protein sources in-state boosts the economy and ensures students eat the freshest foods.<\/p>\n

“I think it really gets kids excited about their food and where it comes from,” said Bill Jenkins, Torrey Pines Elementary Garden Coordinator.<\/p>\n

The district works with farmers up and down the state to provide a variety of fresh food options.<\/p>\n

After all that work in the garden, Lashchuk and his buddy can’t help but chow down – enjoying the fruits of their labor.<\/p>\n

“It’s just really cool to know that you’re eating stuff that came from your school and you’re growing it right there,” Lashchuk said.<\/p>\n

San Diego Unified’s “Farm to School,” which is the umbrella program, started in 2010 and is one of the nation’s most progressive programs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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