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Horace Mann Middle School (SASD)
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Wilson Elementary, SASD Local Apples from Appleland Apples Fredonia, WI
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How SASD & Plymouth Purchase HOM Work with AJ Produce (located in Sheboyan) AJ Produce gives name of farm and history if available to schools Work direct with the farmer when able (apples) – 3 bids needed Farmer info is communicated with students via social media & on salad bars, menu Use our school gardens when possible – this year growing beets, squash, mixed greens, and arugula (Plymouth) Fredonia, WI Log Cabin Orchard Plymouth, WI
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Nutrition Outreach to our Community Community Newsletters Educator Newsletters (nutrition resource weebly) Local grocery store connections Nourish
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SASD & Plymouth Schools Harvest of the Month Item is labeled all month in Sheboygan Festival Foods Recipes Provided to Customers Advertised on Facebook Food samples for customers Festival Foods Sheboygan, WI
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Plymouth Piggly Wiggly Partnership Harvest of the Month Harvest featured in the produce section monthly Recipes, shopping tips, Did You Know Facts Dietitian visits monthly to promote the Harvest, answer questions and just talk food! Working to see if we can also provide coupons for the Harvest
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LAKE ORCHARD FARMS AQUAPONICS Located in Cleveland, WI (Just a few miles north of Sheboygan) Aquaponics allows for produce to be grown year round ANYWHERE!
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Aquaponics grows fish and plants together in one integrated system. The fish waste provides an organic food source for the growing plants and the plants provide a natural filter for the water the fish live in.
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-Lake Orchard Farms is currently growing spinach, romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and other specialty produce items -Working with Sheboygan Schools to provide some of these items for student meals
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Plymouth School District Food Science & Ag Center
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Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program 3 SASD Elementary Schools Participate Fresh fruit or Vegetable provided for ALL students either in the morning or afternoon; sourced locally through AJ Produce Nutrition Education provided for teachers to talk to kids
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F2S can be more than just fruits and veggies! Connect with local meat farmers & butchers Purchased meat raised in Chilton and Kewaskum from local meat markets as well as school farm families. “Students who help grow their food or raise the animals are more willing to try new foods and expand their horizons on different menu items” Plymouth District Chef – Caren Johnson
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“C” the Connection Healthy Local Harvest cafeteria classroom community
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Thank you! Enjoy the harvest together ~~~~~~~~
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