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Farm to School program reports gardens at every building, seeks continued grant support
Summary
Sola Gradia and the district update the board: school gardens now operate at all 10 schools, classroom/garden curriculum kits are in use, Harvest of the Month reached middle/high school, and funding relies on USDA Farm to School grants, City of Urbana grants and USD 116 support; staff said a recent plants grant was denied and they continue seeking funds.
Representatives from Sola Gradia and the district’s Farm to School program told the board on May 7 that the initiative has expanded since its 2020 start to support active garden spaces at all 10 district schools and provide curriculum and garden kits for pre‑K through grade 5 classrooms.
Jenny Flowers, the district’s Farm to School coordinator, and Fiona Munroe of Sola Gradia described three program pillars: sourcing local produce for lunchrooms, supporting school gardens and garden…
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