Sowing Connections: Utah's Farm to Fork Mission with Natalie McHale and Dani Perez

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Hunger Solutions in Utah

Utah State University

20 episodes

2 days ago

Hunger Solutions in Utah is a podcast dedicated to highlighting the impactful work being done across the state to combat hunger. Join Brittney Johnson, a clinical and community-based dietitian, as she speaks with local leaders and workers striving to end food insecurity in Utah. In each short episode, you'll hear inspiring stories, learn about grassroots initiatives, impactful programs, and how you can contribute to the cause through donations, volunteer work, or spreading awareness in your own community. **Involved in hunger solutions? To be a guest on the show email brittney.johnson@usu.edu

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Sowing Connections: Utah's Farm to Fork Mission with Natalie McHale and Dani Perez

Hunger Solutions in Utah

37 minutes 20 seconds

11 months ago

Sowing Connections: Utah's Farm to Fork Mission with Natalie McHale and Dani Perez

In this episode of Hunger Solutions in Utah, we dive into the Farm to Fork initiative, an innovative program designed to strengthen local food systems and bring Utah-grown foods to schools and communities across the state. Join host Brittney Johnson as she sits down with two inspiring leaders from this movement—Natalie McHale, a Farm to Fork advocate, and Dani Perez from the Utah School Board. Together, they share insights into the program’s goals, the journey of bringing fresh, local produce to Utah’s schools, and the impact of connecting students to the sources of their food. Tune in to explore how Farm to Fork is fostering healthier communities, supporting local farmers, and creating a more resilient food system for Utah!

Farm to fork link: https://utah.agclassroom.org/

Utah Agriculture in the Classroom: https://utah.agclassroom.org/

Enhanced local reimbursement program information: https://www.utfarmtofork.org/local-procurement#:~:text=The%20Utah%20State%20Board%20of%20Education%20provides%20an,improve%20school%20meal%20quality%20and%20support%20Utah%20farmers.

Disclaimer: This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -- SNAP.This institution is an equal opportunity provider.Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and is committed to a learning and working environment free from discrimination, including harassment. For USU’s non-discrimination notice, see ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.usu.edu/equity/non-discrimination ⁠⁠⁠⁠.