Andy Thomas, the Burns Park rep to the city-wide PTO Council, reports on their September meeting in the attached file.

The highlight was a presentation on the “Farm to School” program being implemented throughout the District. This project is intended to educate students regarding where food comes from, create a link between schools and local farmers, and provide fresh, locally grown food as a lunchtime supplement. Fresh fruits and vegetables are made available at no cost to students, whether they purchase lunch at school or bring lunch from home. In addition to providing educational opportunities and improved nutrition choices, the “Farm to School” program represents a fund-raising opportunity to local PTOs, who can arrange for the purchase of locally grown produce and farm products.