Farmer and SNAP-Ed Partnerships
“I work directly with school aged communities in Florida, who depend on this program. I’ve seen how providing nutrition and agriculture education in the classroom and school gardens makes kids more excited about eating fresh, healthy foods. I have also seen that developing partnerships with farmers and growers who provide access to fresh produce through school and community farm stands increases families’ ability to eat healthy foods. We have a partnership with Advent Health and Dube’s Mobile Farmer’s Market to provide bundles of produce to kids in Summer Camp along with Direct Nutrition Education.
I truly believe SNAP-Ed is a critical part of helping Americans understand where their food is coming from, the hard work that farmers put into growing that food, and an increased appreciation and sense of wonder for fresh fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural products.”