South Dakota Farm to School Stories

Developed by Anna Tvedt, former SDSU Extension Nutrition Field Specialist.

Innovative farm to school programming is happening across South Dakota. The stories shared on this page are some of many examples from farm to school leaders of different perspectives (ex. school food service, producer, community member, administrator, etc.). These stories highlight the fact that farm to school is for everyone and can be done in many ways. Read and be inspired! 

These stories were created by members of the South Dakota Farm to School Network.

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