School Culture and Environment
This article is pulled from episode 2-44 of The Farm to School Podcast hosted by Michelle Markesteyn and Rick Sherman. For the full episode and transcript, click here. Krishna Bhattarai spent years managing finances for Marion County, Oregon before a chance encounter at a garage sale changed everything. Today, as founder of Happy Curry Foods, he brings…
This article is pulled from episode 1-3 of The Farm to School Podcast hosted by Michelle Markesteyn and Rick Sherman. For the full episode and transcript, click here. School gardens can transform entire communities, but what happens when a thriving program loses its champion? Kelly Douglas, former school garden coordinator at Molalla High School, shares the remarkable…
When students asked for pozole on their school lunch menu, Umatilla School District listened, and the results transformed their cafeteria program. This student-driven approach to menu development showcases how incorporating traditional foods and centering student voices can dramatically improve school meal participation and cultural connection. Students Lead Menu Innovation In the winter of 2023, FoodCorps…
Oregon school garden educators are embracing a transformative approach to farm to school programming by learning to incorporate traditional and indigenous foods in respectful, authentic ways. The Oregon Farm to School Network (OFSN) and Tahoma Peak Solutions has launched an innovative 10-month teaching cohort that connects educators with indigenous plant knowledge and culturally responsive curriculum.…