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Join state-level Farm to School leaders from 15 states to think collectively about the future of local food procurement in the Midwest and Mountain Plains regions, with opportunities for peer-to-peer connection, dedicated strategic planning, and immersive experiences showcasing the Twin Cities' thriving Farm to School ecosystem.
Join state-level Farm to School leaders from 15 states to think collectively about the future of local food procurement in the Midwest and Mountain Plains regions, with opportunities for peer-to-peer connection, dedicated strategic planning, and immersive experiences showcasing the Twin Cities' thriving Farm to School ecosystem.
Registration for the event is now closed. If you have previously communicated with the planning committee and need to register, please email Kate.Seybold@state.mn.us
Summit Agenda (Subject to change)
Summit Agenda (Subject to change)
*Note: There is an optional Happy Hour at Lost Fox (213 4th St E Suite 100, St Paul, MN 55101) from 5-7 PM on Monday, September 21st. We hope to see you there!
The Midwest & Mountain Plains Farm to School Summit will bring together key Farm to School state agency staff and partners from across the Midwest and Mountain Plains regions, including Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri.
This two-day convening offers an opportunity to experience Farm to School in Minnesota, connect with other state-level Farm to School professionals advancing similar strategies, and think collectively about how we can expand local procurement in schools through creative, collaborative, and sustainable approaches.
Registration for this event is NOT open to the public. Every state in the USDA's Midwest or Mountain Plains region is invited to attend with up to 5 team members. If you have questions about who is invited to attend to attend from your state, please contact:
Midwest region: Kate Seybold - Kate.Seybold@state.mn.us
Mountain Plains region: Sarah Drake - Sarah.Drake@nebraska.gov
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The Life Time Foundation, a public 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is dedicated to our mission of fostering Healthy People, a Healthy Planet, and a Healthy Way of Life. Through financial grants and direct partnerships, we collaborate with organizations and programs across the nation that are committed to improving youth health and protecting the environment through initiatives such as forestation and conservation. Together, we strive to create a sustainable and healthier future for generations to come.
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