North Dakota State University Extension in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction will be hosting five Farm to School events across North Dakota in November and December. These events will provide farmers, ranchers and school districts with information and an opportunity to discuss the North Dakota Farm to School Program.

Participants will learn what foods North Dakota schools will purchase from local farmers and ranchers, how to sell to schools and how to reduce potential barriers. Representatives from the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Public Instruction will be available to answer questions. Farmers and rancher also will have the opportunity to register for inclusion on the Department of Agriculture local foods map.

Travel reimbursement is available to attendees traveling 60 miles or more round trip. If you can’t make the event in person, two locations will offer a virtual option. Refreshments will be served.

Registration is not required but highly encouraged.

Event dates and locations are:

• Nov. 14 – 3:30 to 5 p.m. CST -- Gladstone Inn, Jamestown
  • Register at ndsu.ag/f2s1
• Nov. 20 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CST – Williston Research Extension Center (virtual option available)
  • Register at ndsu.ag/f2s2
• Nov. 21 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. MST – Dickinson Research Extension Center (virtual option available)
  • Register at ndsu.ag/f2s3
• Dec. 5 – 10 a.m. to noon CST – Gateway to Science, Bismarck
  • Register at ndsu.ag/f2s4
• Dec. 11 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CST – Spirit Lake Casino and Resort
  • Register at ndsu.ag/f2s5

NDSU Agriculture Communication – Oct. 31, 2023

Source: Carrie Johnson, 701-231-8593, carrie.johnson.1@ndsu.edu

Editor: Elizabeth Cronin, 701-231-7881, elizabeth.cronin@ndsu.edu