Ryan Betz, MS., National Farm to School Network discusses budget cuts.
Food Sleuth Radio · Melinda Hemmelgarn
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Show Notes
Did you know that federal budget allocations for farm to school purchasing have been cut, harming farmers, rural economies and the diet quality of school children? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Ryan Betz, MS., policy specialist with the National Farm to School Network where he supports the Network's federal policy efforts, as well as managing "Who's at the Table?" School Meals Campaign advocating for Values-Aligned School Meals for All. Betz describes the federal cuts to Farm to School programming, and suggests ways we can voice our opposition to funding cuts and help restore vital programs that invest in our national well-being.
Related Websites: Farm to School webinar: Cuts that Bite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvQdg2AegzE
Funding Farm to School: https://www.farmtoschool.org/resources-main/funding-farm-to-school
Farm to School Policy Action: https://www.farmtoschool.org/policy/take-action