Media Coverage of Farm to School
See what the media is saying about Farm to SchoolNewspaper Coverage of the Oklahoma Farm to School Program
Daily Oklahoman mentioned Farm to School as a state program that can help in preventative health. “Preventative Health Measures Needed” – October 1, 2011
Article in the Daily Oklahoman mentions Farm to School as one of the state’s programs to help aid in combating childhood obesity.
Interview with Farm to School Coordinator Chris Kirby The Oklahoman recently published a question-and-answer session with Chris Kirby, the Farm to School Coordinator at the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. PDF of article
Nutrition official promotes healthy choices to students
10/16/2008 – Article by Jesse Olivarez
Just Peachy – Local Woman puts a lot of work into 168 acres farm
6/8/08 – Norman Transcript
PDF of article Farm to School Program benefits students and farmers
6/8/08 – Norman Transcript
Food program brings together schools, farmers USAToday – 3/24/2008
Farm to School A Hit with Students Article by Kendra Blevins – GTR News Online
Edmond Schools Use Salad Bars, Farm to School Program to urge Nutrition Patty Miller – The Edmond Sun
Schools revise programs as prices rise – Pryor Daily News Putting food on the table
Oklahoma Farm to School News
ChopChop Kids Club Newsletter – Week 9
This week we’re making smoothies. Yogurt is something we usually have in the refrigerator, and we love combining it with fresh or frozen fruit and even some leafy greens to make smoothies. Take a look at what’s in your kitchen right now, and then use our mix-and-match chart to create your own combinations.
ChopChop Kids Club Newsletter – Week 7
This week we’re focusing on rice. We like to keep a big bag of rice in our pantry to add to soups, top with beans, serve with stir-fries, use to make rice pudding, and so much more. Our Double-Vegetable Fried Rice is a great way to use up all sorts of leftovers. We even prefer using leftover rice, so make this recipe when your family needs a refrigerator clean-out.
ChopChop Kids Club Newsletter – Week 6
This week we’re making bread. Yes, you can make your own bread at home—just like you see in the store or bakery!—and it’s easy. Baking bread is like one big science experiment. (Wait until you see how the dough rises!) And the results are delicious.
ChopChop Kids Club Newsletter – Week 5
This week we’re focusing on birthdays. Even if your birthday isn’t happening during this time, it’s pretty likely that you know someone who will be celebrating their birthday a little bit differently this year.
ChopChop Kids Club newsletter – Week 3
This week we’re focusing on canned tomatoes. Canned tomatoes are convenient because they last a long time in your pantry—and so does pasta, which is a great partner for tomatoes!
Oklahoma Farm to School Videos
Farm to Market Day – Tulsa Public Schools
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCx49dF82j8
Link to Farm to School TV
Introduction to Farm to School (2006)
Vici Grimes, Child Nutrition Director for Stillwater Public Schools with Connie Whitmore of Whitmore Farms, were one of the pioneers of the Oklahoma Farm to School Program. This video was produced in 2006 as an introduction to schools to the new Farm to School Program. Video was produced by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
