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Commerce board approves memorandum of agreement with Farm Fresh Rhode Island to fund farm-to-school director
Summary
The board approved a memorandum of agreement with Farm Fresh Rhode Island for $43,000.400 over two years to support a farm-to-school director position aimed at connecting local farms with school food programs and curriculum.
Staff member Allison presented a proposed memorandum of agreement with Farm Fresh Rhode Island to fund a farm-to-school director for two years at a total amount the transcript lists as "$43,000.400." Allison said funding will come from the Rhode Island Commerce business development budget and cited the Rhode Island Food Strategy 2030 and USDA data showing roughly 75% of school food authorities participate in farm-to-school programs, affecting about 64,000 students.
A board member asked whether the program helps schools run gardens, connects local farms to cafeterias or both; the Farm Fresh representative said the director's responsibilities include procurement assistance, curriculum integration and school garden support. The board approved the MOA on a voice vote.
