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Golden Radish Day at the State Capitol

City Schools of Decatur was one of the honored school districts at the Capitol recently, for supporting their local economies and increasing the amount of local food they serve to their students through Farm to School programs.

State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge, Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black, and Georgia Organics Board President Rashid Nuri honored these GA school districts  with the Golden Radish Award for taking the “5 Million Meals Challenge” and pledging to serve more local food in their cafeterias.

CSD Nutrition Director Allison Goodman pictured here with Comm. Gary Black and Dr. John Barge at Georgia State Capitol.
 
Who are we?

The Decatur Farm to School Initiative is a grassroots effort led by parents, teachers, school administrators, community members and organizations.  Farm to School programs connect schools with local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing health and nutrition education opportunities that will last a lifetime, and supporting local farmers. The Initiative team was given an initial approval to explore the program’s potential by the City Schools of Decatur (CSD) Board in April 2009.

The Decatur Farm to School Initiative has subsequently held a town-hall meeting in May 2009 and established a set of committees to provide recommendations on a comprehensive initiative plan.  The Steering Committee developed the Initiative Logic Model and compiled the Initiative Plan, both of which will be presented to the CSD Board in November 2009.  Initial plans for the Farm to School Program include...
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Why Farm to School?

Farm to School is a natural response to growing concerns over childhood obesity, the viability of the American family farm, and the environmental impact of our consumption patterns.  Farm to School connects these concerns with a solution that can have benefits for students, farmers, schools, and communities.

Farm to School programs are not only about sourcing locally, but also about sourcing fresh and nutritious foods, providing educational opportunities for students about food choices and about where their food comes from, and helping to reinvigorate local economies.
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Our Mission & Vision

Mission: To integrate Farm to School concepts into current City Schools of Decatur curricula, partner with local farmers to supply fresh produce to schools, and support a sustainable, local food system.

Vision: A community-driven, sustainable school food system that provides fresh, local foods in schools, teaches children the skills and knowledge essential to food production, preparation, nutrition, and enjoyment, supports the local economy, and preserves natural resources.