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School Compost Tour Recap 11 May 2013 | 01:04 am
On May 1st, UVFTS led a school compost tour! Joette Hayashigawa (first from left) and Cat Buxton (center) explaining Thetford Elementary’s compost bins. Nine FTS practitioners from all over the Uppe...
Successful Farm Field Trips 5 Apr 2013 | 09:21 pm
Join us at Cedar Mountain Farm in Hartland, VT on Tuesday, April 9th from 3:00-4:30pm to learn how to plan and lead successful farm field trips! If you are a teacher, farmer, FTS coordinator or anyone...
Green Mountain Flour Supports Farm to School! 29 Mar 2013 | 09:55 pm
Green Mountain Flour (GMF) is a family-owned company in Windsor, VT. They are committed to local agriculture, sourcing their grain from Vermont & New England farmers. They are also committed to sus...
Healthy Local Desserts 28 Feb 2013 | 11:48 pm
It’s still cold and this winter weather means stronger-than-ever dessert cravings for some of us. Instead of resisting the temptation, indulge in these nutrient-rich recipes featuring local produce th...
Highlights of 2012 & Hopes for 2013 9 Jan 2013 | 10:46 pm
Last year was full of accomplishments, both for our organization and for many of the FTS programs we work with. To reflect on & celebrate the growth of FTS in the Upper Valley, here are our highlights...
Food, Farming in the Middle & HS Curriculum! 30 Nov 2012 | 08:41 pm
Melissa Fellows' 7th graders classify plants in the garden at Woodstock Union Middle School. Interested in connecting middle and high school students with food and farming? Join us next Wednesday, De...
Learn about the FTS Community Curriculum Project! 27 Nov 2012 | 12:23 am
Volunteer Linda Treash teaches Kindergartners in Barnard about zucchinis. Parents, community members, FTS coordinators – join us next Monday, December 3rd from 8:30-10am at Woodstock Elementary Schoo...
Farm to School Efforts Thrive Across the Valley 21 Nov 2012 | 10:36 pm
Congratulations to the Valley News for their excellent coverage of several exciting farm to school activities in the Upper Valley over the past month: “Salad Days at the Ray School” (October 16) featu...
Nurturing FTS Leaders Salon, 11/28 at 5pm 20 Nov 2012 | 01:56 am
How do we support our FTS leaders & programs in getting from here... How can we support new FTS leaders as well as energize and inspire seasoned champions? What advantages and challenges do school-em...
Delicious Fall FTS Recipes 26 Oct 2012 | 09:58 pm
Beets from Woodstock Elementary School's gardens, being turned into Beetnick Cake! Students in schools all over the Upper Valley have been celebrating the harvest, local farms and farm to school by p...
