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EEAC Keynote: OSU Farm to School Cross-Programmatic Efforts (in English)

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Join Dr. Michelle Markesteyn, OSU Extension Farm to School Coordinator, as she discusses how OSU, the state of Oregon, and other public and private investments have come together to create a farm to school program that is making real improvements in academic achievement, public health, social capital, economic development, and environmental quality. Hear examples of how Extension faculty members have applied for grants to collaborate with local communities and learn how you can be part of this powerful program.

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