Celebrating Farm to School in St. Louis Park
In 2023 our K-12 school partners purchased over $186,000 in local food through our wholesale program. Out of the 20 partners in that category, it was Saint Loius Park Schools
02/08/2024
Category: Farm to School
Here for Good – St. Croix Preparatory Academy’s Farm to School Story
Behind the scenes at St. Croix Preparatory Academy, there is a culinary force that is cultivating a brighter and more connected community where food is a catalyst for positive change.
10/31/2023
Culinary Education Program Transition
We are pleased to announce that beginning in June we will be transitioning culinary education programming to Healthy Roots Institute (HRI) under the leadership of founder Chef Lachelle Cunningham. “Transitioning
02/17/2023
Minnesota First State to Receive LFS Funds
This past Tuesday, August 23, 2022, the USDA formally announced that Minnesota has been awarded the first Local Food for Schools (LFS) grant in the nation. To celebrate the announcement,
08/26/2022
Introducing Lachelle and our new Vocational Training program
We have a new program! Through our work with local schools who are building up their farm to school programs, we have identified a key barrier to their ability to
11/13/2019
#Farm2School Month Tour Recap!
Every October schools, farms, and communities across the country celebrate Farm to School Month, and here at The Good Acre, we decided to celebrate with a tour of school cafeterias
11/15/2018
We’re Hosting a Farm to School Food Forum!
On Friday, October 12th we are gathering farmers, local Farm to School leaders, and Nutrition Service professionals to share best practices, challenges, and innovations in Farm to School programs in Twin Cities K-12 schools.
09/11/2018
