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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 3:00 p.m.

September 20, 2016 Board Meeting Agenda Item #20 Title APPROVAL OF THE FARM TO SCHOOL GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES Description COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $75,000 will support existing Farm to School programs and enhance outreach to local farmers, support school gardens, increase produce variety, improve evaluation and tracking methods, and offer additional staff training. Recommendation That the Farm to School grant proposal be approved. Contact WHITE & ROCA/CANTALUPO Financial Impact N/A Attachment:  Farm to School.pdf