How To Connect Local Food For Local Schools

Local Foods in Local Schools: 12-4-23 - 1

Join the Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network for a FREE virtual Meet-Up to connect TN Farmers and NWTN School Nutrition Directors on Monday, December 4th at 11am-12:30pm (central) to 1. Discuss procurement trends and issues, 2. Cultivate relationships with NWTN School Nutrition Directors, 3. Create pathways for collaboration to innovative local food procurement, and 4. Share Market and Funding Opportunities with Farmers & Schools.

Share, network and learn from a panelist of experts including Dan Spatz from Healthy Flavors Arkansas/Tennessee, Brenda Williams from Communities Unlimited, Jiwon Jun from EAT Real.org, Mike Brown from the TN Dept. of Agriculture, learn about funding opportunities from the new Appalachian Regional Food Business Center, and Caroline Ideus & Samantha Goyret from the Northwest TN Local Food Network. We will be planning for the 2024 school year by connecting NWTN School Nutrition Directors to Farmers.

Register online at https://nwtnlfn.org/2023/11/17/local-foods-for-local-schools-online-procurement-discussion/. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Learn more about local food procurement and resources at https://nwtnlfn.org/local-food-procurement. The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as a catalyst for a thriving and equitable local food system that is accessible to ALL in Northwest Tennessee.