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Two Great Ways to Support Local & Healthy Foods for Decatur Schools!
Thursday, 11 March 2010 02:43

The Decatur Farm to School Initiative is hosting two events in April to raise money to integrate Farm to School principles into the curriculum and the cafeteria. The first event, in conjunction with Earth Day, an April 17th viewing of the film Dirt! The Movie in the new Decatur High School Auditorium.  Dirt! The Movie is an Official Selection of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival (visit www.dirtthemovie.org for more details).  Tickets are $5 per person and benefit Decatur Farm to School.  Ticket sales start that evening at the DHS auditorium from 7-7:30pm and a brief discussion session will follow the movie.  Be sure to check out our concession stand of locally made goodies and t-shirts for sale.


The second event is a Dine Out for Farm to School on Tuesday, April 20th.  Leon’s Full Service, The Iberian Pig, Cakes & Ale and Universal Joint will host this event and will donate a percent of the night’s proceeds to Decatur Farm to School.  Your participation is important to help these two events raise funds for healthy foods in our schools, so make plans now to see Dirt on April 17th and to dine out on April 20th!

Volunteers and restaurants owners who are interested in supporting the event can contact Kristin Allin of Cakes & Ale at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Decatur Farm to School partners include Georgia Organics, the Oakhurst Community Garden and the Decatur Education Foundation.

 
 

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.