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The Farm to School Podcast

Rick Sherman & Michelle Markesteyn
Farm To School
School Gardens
Food Education
Gardening
Education
Big Green
Healthy Eating
Nutrition Education
Georgia
Oregon
Ecoliteracy
Small Bites Adventure Club
School Gardening
Community Health
Food Access
Food Literacy
Picky Eating
Oregon State University
United States Department Of Agriculture
Food Justice

Stories from the frontlines of food, farming, and education—where young minds grow and agriculture takes root. Join co-hosts Michelle Markesteyn and Rick Sherman as they explore what it means to bring local food into the school cafeteria and teach kids about where their food comes from with guests from around the world!UPDATE: Show notes, contact information and more at extension.oregons... more

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Hit “Record” and See What Grows.. an Unplanned School Garden Conversation 

This episode proves that sometimes the best conversations happen that are unplanned. Recorded “on the fly” at the Oregon Farm to School Conference, Rick pulls up a chair with... more

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This episode isn’t meant to be rushed.  And it isn’t meant to be explained so much as experienced. In a world of packed agendas, buzzing hallways, and constant motion, today’s conversation offers a rare pause: a moment to breathe, to settle, and to r... more

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Today we’ll meet a principal who rides a horse to school, runs a campus with peacocks, emus, and tortoises, and believes learning should start with wonder. Joined by May Tsupros—self‑described “fire starter” and connector extraordinaire. We talk abou... more

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What happens when curiosity meets crunchy, colorful produce in the classroom? In this episode, we take you from curious kids tasting kiwi berries and (sometimes too-spicy) peppers to a behind-the-scenes look at the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Pr... more

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Recent Guests

Alex DeNovo
President of DNO Produce, fruit and vegetable distributor and fresh cut processor
DNO Produce
Episode: SnackTime Explorers
Shannon Fitzgerald
Dietitian and co-presenter at the conference, with Institute of Child Nutrition
Institute of Child Nutrition; DNO Produce collaborator
Episode: SnackTime Explorers
Patrick Garmong
Staff at the Institute of Child Nutrition; interviewee at the conference
Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) / University of Mississippi
Episode: Scratch Happens.. Training the Future of School Food
Bianca Fernandez
Social worker and farm to school advocate in Brattleboro, Vermont
Brattleboro, Vermont community/farm to school programs
Episode: Pickles, a Cave, EMUS and the Daily Bear: Farm to School, Vermont Teen Style
Camille Kaufman
4-H educator
University of Vermont / Brattleboro Union High School
Episode: Pickles, a Cave, EMUS and the Daily Bear: Farm to School, Vermont Teen Style
Haley Lockaby
Senior student at Brattleboro Union High School; Farm Club member
Brattleboro Union High School
Episode: Pickles, a Cave, EMUS and the Daily Bear: Farm to School, Vermont Teen Style
Alex Chafee
Junior student; Farm Club member
Brattleboro Union High School
Episode: Pickles, a Cave, EMUS and the Daily Bear: Farm to School, Vermont Teen Style
Alex DeSorbo‑Quinn
Executive Director of Pilot Light
Pilot Light
Episode: More Than Lunch: Food as a Classroom Tool
Erica Curry
Farm to School consultant
Row by Row
Episode: More Than Lunch: Food as a Classroom Tool

Hosts

Michelle Markesteyn
Host of The Farm to School Podcast
Rick Sherman
Host of The Farm to School Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Love this show!

    I learn something new in every episode. What an incredible way to share information and spark conversations. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReadYourGreens
    United States3 years ago

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strong emphasis on cross-sector collaboration and community impact
stories highlight real-world challenges and practical solutions for school districts
listeners appreciate how actionable the episodes are for implementing Farm to School programs
guests bring diverse expertise from nutrition, education, and community organizing

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Talking Points

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First Foods, Lasting Legacy: Indigenous Foodways at Chemawa Indian School
Q: How do the Indigenous Food Hub and Harvest of the Month initiatives work in practice?
Shane describes menu planning, involvement of student workers, and the Harvest of the Month as a framework to showcase different Indigenous foods, with cooking classes and community feedback guiding recipe development.
First Foods, Lasting Legacy: Indigenous Foodways at Chemawa Indian School
Q: What is your official title and role at Chemawa?
Casey explains she is the National Nutrition Consultant for Indian Affairs, coordinating nutrition education across BIE and BIA facilities, and leading the Indigenous Food Hub Initiative to introduce Indigenous foods to inmates and students.
Cooking up Change: How Local Tamales are Transforming School Lunch
Q: Where does your drive come from and how do you balance family with entrepreneurship?
Her drive stems from learning, goals, and a commitment to family; she describes setting actionable weekly goals, involving her kids in the business, and prioritizing family time alongside growing multiple ventures.
Cooking up Change: How Local Tamales are Transforming School Lunch
Q: Do you sell outside of Oregon?
Not yet, but expanding beyond Oregon is on the horizon; she is exploring new markets, including potentially Vancouver and other states, while continuing to serve current Oregon schools.
School-Supported Agriculture: Alice Waters Reimagines Farm to School
Q: If you could go back in a time machine to when the school movement began, would you do anything different?
Waters suggests there were life lessons and essential approaches, but overall emphasizes continuing to trust the core concept of connecting students with farmers and hands-on, Montessori-inspired learning through gardens and kitchen classrooms.

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This show centers on practical, on-the-ground work to bring local food into schools, with episodes spanning kitchen transformations, farm-to-school policy, youth participation, and procurement challenges. Guests range from district nutrition leaders to youth educators and community organizers, sharing real-world strategies for scratch cooking, local sourcing, and place-based food education. Noteworthy is the emphasis on cross-sector collaboration, storytelling, and scalable programs that connect cafeterias, classrooms, and communities. Potential listeners—educators, administrators, nutrition professionals, nonprofit advocates, and sponsors—will likely find actionable takeaways for district-level implementation and community engagement, as w... more

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