Jamie Oliver has been in Canada this past week promoting his new book 'Everyday Super Food' and a new TV show 'Jamie's Super Food'. Apart from posting wonderful photos on his Instagram account of Nova Scotia, he had a few words to say about the current state of our food education. Check out what he said here .
Justin Trudeau has a lot on his plate when it comes to food education. Many have no idea where certain foods come from, some don't care as long as it tastes good and is at the right price. I foresee a long road ahead for the new Prime Minister.
But changes are afoot and a little silver lining in Trudeaus pocket is the 'Farm to School' concept rolling out across North America. This food fundraiser recently piloted in a select few schools in Nova Scotia and was a great success, to the schools and farmers. The idea is local farms sign up with the Farm to School network and offer CSA type boxes to schools, with a percentage of the sale going directly back to the school. Win Win!
Many other provinces across Canada and most states in the US have similar farm to school initiatives.
Check your province/state out here and get your box of goodies purchased and help your local farms and schools in the process.
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
Ontario
British Columbia
US
If your province does a great job Farm to Schooling and isn't listed here, send me a comment and I'll load it up.
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