Jun 4, 2019 | Food for Thought
On Thursday, May 23rd, farm to school coordinators, school food staff, and support organizations, gathered at the CCE Broome Agriculture Development Center in Binghamton for the annual NYS Farm to School Coordinating Committee Meeting. Updates on policy and...
May 15, 2019 | Food for Thought
First graders at Sidney Elementary rolled up their sleeves to make wildflower seed bombs in preparation for Mother’s Day. Students packed their seed bombs full of native wildflower seeds and soil, which will be tossed into backyards and gardens around the...
May 13, 2019 | Food for Thought
Rural Health Network collaborated with Binghamton University’s Interprofessional Education (IPE) program to host three poverty simulations last month in the Mandela Room at BU! Food Bank of the Southern Tier Speakers Bureau members spoke during each event on their...
May 2, 2019 | Food for Thought
Last week, our Farm to School Corps Member, Maggie, helped students at Homer Brink Elementary School get seeds started for the Spartan Garden! Over the next month they will be taking care of their seedlings in the classroom and doing experiments. Some classrooms will...
Apr 25, 2019 | Food for Thought
Written by Maggie Caroompas NY Thursday was double the fun this month! Our Farm to School team held a taste test at Tioughnioga Riverside Academy with the help of 3 special guests: Faith Vavra from Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s office, Mark McMullen from New York...
Apr 4, 2019 | Food for Thought
Written by Kevin Brouillard:On March 21st, Sidney students sampled “cowboy caviar” – a mix of corn, tomatoes, onion, kidney beans, and black beans. In order to keep up with demand, a dozen student volunteers rolled up their sleeves to dice tomatoes,...
