Grant will help fund farm-to-school program
Published: Thu, Aug. 30, 2007 06:10PM
Modified Thu, Aug. 30, 2007 06:21PM
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closeA $1 million federal grant will help 25 elementary schools receive fresh local produce through a popular "farm-to-school" program.
The federal program is meant to increase students' intake of fresh fruits and vegetables while also providing a market to local farmers.
It has come under fire as this school year started because of extra charges tacked on by a newly hired contactor have forced some districts to scale back their use of the program.
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The grant, announced today by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, will help 25 elementary schools -- none in the Triangle -- participate in the program.
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