March in Michigan, especially this year, looked nothing like spring. So when seeking out locally grown food to serve the students, we had to think about the foods that were harvested in the fall and stored over the winter. This time, we went with Bosc Pears grown at Friske Orchards in Ellsworth, MI. We had studentsContinue reading ““We really need more fruits & vegetables!” and other responses from March Farm Fresh Food Days”
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School Food Show
Come see us at the Food Show this Thursday, 3/20, between 6-9 pm! We’ll have samples of a smoothie made with Michigan-grown frozen blueberries, a presentation about the data we’ve gathered and our progress with Farm to School this year, as well as information about the farmers we’ve worked with this year. You can evenContinue reading “School Food Show”
Whole Grains for Big Brains
Sign up to volunteer ! . . . . . .for this month’s Farm Fresh Food Day events featuring Whole Grain Blueberry Bars made with: Locally grown Organic Multigrain Flour from Westwind Milling Co. in Linden, MI AND Locally grown Blueberry Preserves from Brownwood Farms in Williamsburg, MI Dexter Food and Nutrition is ordering both of these products through Cherry Capital Foods, a local-to-localContinue reading “Whole Grains for Big Brains”
What do Dexter kids think of Winter Squash?
January Farm Fresh Food Days featured locally grown Winter Squash from J&T Todosciuk Farms at all six Dexter schools. Students were invited to try samples of roasted Acorn and Sweet Dumpling squash, explore the many varieties of winter squash that grow in Michigan, and voice their opinion about the squash they tried. Some tried itContinue reading “What do Dexter kids think of Winter Squash?”
Volunteers Needed: Farm Fresh Food Day
This month’s Farm Fresh Food Day is going to be BIG. We’ll be featuring Winter Squash at ALL 6 Dexter schools, specifically Acorn and Sweet Dumpling squash grown at J&T Todosciuk Farms in Howell, MI. Dexter students are especially excited for this month’s Farm Fresh Food Day, so don’t miss out on the fun! SignContinue reading “Volunteers Needed: Farm Fresh Food Day”