October is National Farm to School Month, and we're celebrating Farm to School Month Ohio by highlighting the people, products, and partnerships that connect our school cafeterias to farms and food producers right here in our own communities. Farm to School can sometimes sound like a big initiative. A new program. A new procurement strategy. Another thing for an already-busy school nutrition team to manage. But what if it starts much simpler than that? What if it starts with

School nutrition is more than meals, it’s a movement rooted in community, connection, and the belief that everyone deserves access to wholesome, nourishing food. Maureen sat down with long-time partner and local food systems leader Dave Sokoll , Executive Director of the Forest City Food Collective , to explore how passion, purpose, and people continue shaping local food in schools and beyond. Honoring the OG of Local Food Systems From the moment Dave joins the conversation,

When it comes to wholesome meals fueling healthy lives, local food plays a big role. In a recent conversation with Ali Guzik , Program Manager for the Cuyahoga County Board of Health and leader of Feed Our Future , we explored how her team connects schools, farmers, and communities to put fresh, local food on students’ trays. What Is Feed Our Future? Feed Our Future is a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring young minds to make mindful choices about what they eat. They connect sc