Farm to School Salad Bar

Posted February 18th, 2008

Children consume 30% of their daily calories at school. So an important step is improving access to locally-grown, culturally-appropriate foods in schools. The Public Health Association of BC is piloting a Farm to School Salad Bar initiative in twelve schools - in the North and Interior - where access to such foods can be limited. A central focus is to build relationships between schools and local farms. Parents, students, and school staff prepare, serve and eat fresh, local produce. Children benefit because fresh veggies and fruit are readily available at school and they learn about the local food system, nutrition and health.