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Sheridan district expands farm-to-school and ranch-to-school partnerships, reports substantial local food donations

Sheridan County School District #2 Board of Trustees · March 3, 2024
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Summary

District officials reported greenhouse-grown produce and multiple cattle donations that have supplied tens of thousands of pounds of local beef to school meals over four years and said a $15,000 Wyoming Department of Education grant covers 50% of processing costs.

District staff updated trustees on the district’s Farm to School and Ranch to School programs, reporting expanded greenhouse production and ongoing community donations that supply local food for school meals.

The presenter said greenhouse-grown greens have been supplied to kitchens this year (transcript states "12 81 pounds"), and the district has trialed other produce such as jicama, grape tomatoes and potatoes. The…

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