Farm to Summer Eats Bringing Fresh, Local Foods to Summer Meals - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Farm to Summer Eats Bringing Fresh, Local Foods to Summer Meals Workshop Goals Understand what Farm to Summer Eats is and what resources are available Hear from sponsors who have implemented Farm to Summer Eats Hear from local food
resources are available
Summer Eats
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community
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excitement about summer meals
economy
most nutrition
time
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providing engaging activities
partners
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Supported Agriculture program
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figure out what method is the best fit for your program.
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crop each month
through exposure to seasonally grown fruits/vegetables
materials – posters, trading cards, stickers and more!
Farm to School staff
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Sign up today at the
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Rachel Harb
rachel@massfarmtoschool.org 413-253-3844
created a suite of materials to help
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implement Farm to Summer Eats
– Toolkit – Recipe ideas – Procurement info sheet – Farm to Summer fact
sheet
– Coloring Book – Logo files
farms/farmers markets
Source map
MA Farm to School
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The Amherst – Pelham Regional School District is dedicated to feeding as many children in the district over the summer and is constantly seeking to partner with local farmers and stakeholders to build enthusiasm around the Summer Meals Program and bring Farm into Summer Meals.
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Last year we increased the number of sites served to 11 sites as well as 4 sports camp across the region. We have already gotten request to expand this year from non traditional sites. A number of libraries have expressed and interest in partnering with us based
with Jones Library Amherst.
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ARPS participate in the Summer Eats Food Rock tour roundtable with Congressman Jim Mc Govern. It was great publicity for the Summer Eats program as well as the farmers got a chance to be apart of that talks.
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Our summer Fresh Food vendors from across the region took part in a Farm to Summer Showcase. There were events such as: Make your own smoothie Chef Challenge – using items that was showcased at the event to create a farm fresh meal on the spot. Each chef brought a secret ingredient to.
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throughout Framingham and the Metrowest communities.
Lunch and special event BBQ’s
44 day gap Children don’t have access to School Meals
54,300
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FARMS TO SUMMER VENDOR SUPPORT
Pressure Local Produce Vendors to Support Buying Local Example-
Vendor- Costa Fruit & Produce Local Farm Access- Meadow Mist Farm in Lexington, MA chemical-free Founded in 1988, Meadow Mist Farm is a 6 acre farm run by Lauren Yaffee. 142 Marrett Road Lexington, MA - A little about Meadow Mist Farm Located in a rural corner of Lexington, Massachusetts, Meadow Mist is an integrated small farm that raises and sells grass fed beef, lamb, pastured chicken and turkey, cage-free fresh eggs, and seasonal garden vegetables and berries. We use non-GMO, antibiotic-free animal feeds, and avoid the use of any type of insecticide, herbicide or fungicide on our gardens and pastures. We rely on crop rotation, on-site composting, cover cropping and rotational grazing to build soil health. We grow and raise SLOW FOOD ARC OF TASTE produce and livestock. Fruit Apples • Blackberries • Blueberries • Peaches • Pears • Raspberries • Strawberries Vegetables Artichokes • Arugula • Asian greens • Asparagus • Beets • Bok choi • Broccoli • Cabbage • Carrots • Celeriac • Corn • Edible flowers • Eggplant • Fennel • Garlic (cured) • Gourds • Green beans • Kale • Leeks • Lettuce • Lima beans • Microgreens • Onions (cured) • Peas (shelling) • Peas (snap) • Peppers • Potatoes • Pumpkins • Radishes • Rhubarb • Salad greens • Scallions/Green Onions • Shallots • Shell beans • Summer squash • Swiss chard • Tat soi • Tomatillos • Tomatoes • Tomatoes (cherry) • Winter squash • Zucchini
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Farms In the New England Region: Over 1,373 Farms provide Fruit & Produce to Boston area Local Vendors
FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Concepts by: Brendan C Ryan Food Service Department Administrator bryan@framingham.k12.ma.us Raquel Vazques Director of Culinary Operations rvazquez@framingham.k12.ma.us
transparent, wholesale delivery system designed around the needs of farmers and customers.
delivery, invoicing and collections for farmers and
farmers and producers.
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milk, cheese, eggs, meat, grains, value added products, and more!
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Online Ordering
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Farmers post pricelists twice weekly
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All growing practices and info listed per farm
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18% admin fee added to cover service Aggregation
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Farmers and Producers deliver final orders to our USDA GHP certified packhouse
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Product warehoused by farm
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Orders packed the morning of delivery Distribution
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Deliveries 2x/week – minimums set on zip code
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Main order cycle for Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Open to special order days for institutions
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preserved
commodity
visible
listed on order form
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Sarah Bernstein Program Director Food System Enterprise sarah@farmfreshri.org 401-312-4250
robust regional food system, our mission is to increase local food access and consumption and recruit, retain, and incubate local food entrepreneurs, collectively building healthy, sustainable, and just communities.
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Strengthen sustainable agriculture by supporting and enhancing the production‐to‐distribution chain for local producers and small acreage farmers.
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Promote healthy eating by providing people of all incomes with access to fresh and healthy products.
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Fuel economic development through the support of emerging entrepreneurs and increased consumption of locally produced food.
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– Commercial Kitchen
development, and marketing support
network of institutional buyers
– Wholesale Distribution
food access programs, health care facilities, and restaurants
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foodservice:
– Understanding of school
food procurement regulations
– Farm identification and
traceability
– Most extensive variety
produce seasonally – it’s all we do!
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TO SUMMER
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Choose ONE item to replace locally each cycle and promote!
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Harvest of the Month
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Take advantage of the peak
to Summer
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A single source provides multiple farm connection
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Webster Public Schools!
– Pickles with local
cucumbers!
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Farm to Summer Rocks!