Schools, farmers benefit from push to ‘buy local’
Kids in Washtenaw County are starting to eat a little healthier as local school districts begin buying more of their food from local farmers.
Buying local is catching on, attracting people who want to eat right and buy sustainably. And some Washtenaw County school districts are jumping on the bandwagon.
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The movement for consumers to buy produce from local farms has extended far into today’s communities, feeding even the youngest of buyers in neighborhood schools.
The Chelsea School District has been piloting a farm-to-school project over the past year with full anticipation of its continuation this fall, said Food Service Director Karen Carty.
“We have found that utilizing local foods not only helps the food budget, but also provides us with fresher-tasting, more nutritious products overall,” Carty said. “We are proud to support our local farmers and have this partnership to be very beneficial.”
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