Food for Thought
The New York State Farm to Early Care and Education Network
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, staffing...
Farm to Early Care and Education – Why Taste Tests Matter
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...
South Central NY School Garden Grants
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,...
Farm to School Taste Tests and NY Thursdays
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...
Harvesting the Future: Navigating the Path Ahead for Farm to School
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...
On The Hunt For Good Health Fundraiser
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....
A Fresh Outlook on Rural Food Retail: Financing Food Retail Business
Rural Health Network of South Central New York is pleased to announce our upcoming webinar, A Fresh Outlook on Rural Food Retail: Financing Food Retail Business! The webinar will be hosted on October 28th from 10am to 11am and is the second in a series that will...
Overview of A Fresh Outlook on Rural Food Retail-Business Transitions and Cooperative Ownership
By Gabrielle Costley Introduction On May 25th, the Food and Health Network hosted the first part of its four-part webinar series on rural food retail. The webinar, called “A Fresh Outlook for Rural Food Retail,” aims to keep rural retail alive by offering the input of...
Farm to School Recipe Development with Broome Tioga BOCES
The Broome Tioga BOCES farm to school team has been busy lately developing recipes that showcase several prominent New York State produce items. Partners from Rock on Café, Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome Nutrition Program, and our very own Food and Health...