Space urges schools to register for 'Farm to School' program

SPARTA — Assemblyman Parker Space is urging schools to register for “Best in New Jersey Farm to School Award” consideration before the June 1 deadline.
Space sponsored the legislation creating the award that was signed by Gov. Chris Christie in August 2014. New Jersey’s farm to school initiative encourages healthy eating habits by giving kids hands-on learning opportunities to help students embrace local agriculture.
“New Jersey farmers supply the best quality products in the country,” said Space. “Of all the valuable knowledge learned by students in the classroom, teaching them that eating good Jersey fresh fruits and vegetables is a lesson meant to last a lifetime."
One exemplary school will be chosen for participating in the most extensive number of meaningful farm to school activities and will be presented with the Best in New Jersey Farm to School Award during Jersey Fresh Farm to School Week, Sept. 26-30, 2016.
Schools looking for more information can go to the New Jersey Farm to School Award website at http://www.farmtoschool.nj.gov/agriculture/farmtoschool/schools/award-program/.