Jul 3, 2024 | Food for Thought
By Kevin Davidson, Farm to Early Care and Education Coordinator You may know that Farm to ECE is our newest program at the Rural Health Network, but you might not be aware that it’s still a relatively new initiative nationwide. Due to budget restrictions,...
Jun 26, 2024 | Food for Thought
Did you know that it can take up to 10 times trying a new food before a child begins to like it? Experimenting with taste tests at home offers a fun, pressure-free environment for your child to explore new foods. Try these tips for a successful experience:Engage all...
Jun 20, 2024 | Food for Thought
By Ryan Ewanow, Public Health AmeriCorps Member For most of us, accessing food requires nothing more than a simple trip to the grocery store. For some, it requires only a few clicks and a credit card, and it arrives at our door. Particularly over the past few decades,...
Jun 12, 2024 | Food for Thought
By Brooke Traver, Public Health AmeriCorps MemberIn the ‘23-’24 school year, we have facilitated 26 taste tests and have celebrated 38 NY Thursday meals with students. Farm to School taste tests and NY Thursdays play an essential role in promoting healthy eating...
Jun 5, 2024 | Food for Thought
By Hannah Rion, Farm to School Coordinator As the school year draws to a close, the Farm to School team brims with anticipation for what lies ahead! Summer becomes our planning season, where preparations for the upcoming school year take center stage. We engage in...
Oct 20, 2021 | Food for Thought
On the Hunt for Good Health is a virtual fundraiser hosted by and for the Rural Health Network. Participants can register to join the challenge and participate in activities designed to focus on Rural Health Network program themes or donate in support of the agency....