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FoodCorps Suspends Farm-to-School Programs at Seven Montana Schools

September 5, 2021/

Fiona Jensen-Hitch, a FoodCorps service member, works in a garden with kids at a summer camp in Whitefish on July 14, 2021. Photo by Channing Johnson

Departure of national agricultural educational program, founded in Montana, leaves local schools to pivot towards volunteer help and new partnerships.

“I’m sad that the national recourses are no longer available, but I am hopeful that the can-do spirit of Montanans will shine once again to keep getting healthy, local food to Montana kids.”

 

 

By Micah Drew

 

 


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