Farm to School making a difference in Hermon Dekalb!

Here's an update from farm-to-school coordinator Renee Smith on what's happening with the program at Hermon DeKalb Central School:

"Last year we started the Farm to School program with little energy.  Most people didn't think it would work with 62.7% of our students receiving free or reduce lunches.  We started with apples, maple syrup, beef and pork sausages.  The children loved it!!  Then in September we introduced the salad bar.  We have local artisan lettuce and local salad fixings.  The first week only a handful of students even tried it.  By the second week, teachers were buying their lunches and more and more students were enjoying the salad bar.  On  October 1st we reached 92 salads (students only) in one day. Hermon Dekalb only has 400 students K-12 and the salad bar is only for grades 6-12!  We are reaching our students and they are enjoying real food! We have 15 year old boys eating from the salad bar and their plates are full.  Its because of farmers like you who are making a difference, we can offer your amazing product to our kids!"