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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services held its first Food Recovery Challenge, where schools across the state shared their commitment to reducing waste in their cafeteria. In the 2023-2024 school year, 3,777 schools participating in the National School Lunch Program are implementing food waste reduction practices in Florida. There are more than 625…
Schools play a special role in not only reducing and recycling food waste, but also in educating the next generation about the importance of food conservation and recovering wholesome excess food. To help raise awareness about the amount of food discarded from school cafeterias, The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food,…
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Launch “Bringing the Farm to School” Producer Trainings Beginning November 2023, The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness will launch the first in a series of statewide “Bringing the Farm to School” producer trainings. These trainings are an opportunity for…
