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Local Farms. Fresh Nutrition. For those who need it most!

Effective June 8, schools may begin offering whole and 2% milk at breakfast thanks to the “final rule” issued by USDA this month. Schools were able to start serving whole milk for lunch when the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act passed in January.

American Dairy Association North East is supporting schools within its six-state region as they work with dairy processors based on logistics and availability. School changes are expected to roll out as districts update menus and contracts. Learn more about whole milk opportunities and find tips for dairy farmers to help their local schools incorporate the new options: https://us.list-manage.com/NQltbyCaYPf?e=e0a1e22bef&c2id=73af51b249276834c50610d6478d6995

For more info, contact ADA North East Director of Consumer Confidence Beth Meyer at [email protected]. 🥛

We sincerely appreciate the shoutout from 104 B Street Restaurant & Lounge. They are an outstanding establishment dedicated to serving high-quality, locally sourced cuisine, and we highly recommend checking them out! It is a true privilege to partner with their team. This collaboration highlights our ongoing commitment to supporting local agriculture and strengthening our local food network! Thanks B Street!

New local farm connected with those who need it most! Fresh strawberries delivered🍓

What an incredible week! 🌾

From May 5th–7th, Family Farm Direct teamed up with the PA Beef Council, the FCCTC Culinary Program, and the CASD Cafeteria for Chambersburg Farm to School Week — and we couldn't be prouder of what came together at Career Tech and the Chambersburg Magnet School.

A few highlights we'll be talking about for a long time:

🥛 For the first time in 14 YEARS, we debuted our A2A2 whole milk. The students were the very first to taste it.

🥩 Our local dry-aged Angus beef and braised chuck roast hit the trays in three crowd-pleasing ways:

• Cheeseburger Penne Pasta
• Braised Chuck Roast Cuban Wrap

All prepped right in the kitchen by the talented FCCTC culinary students themselves.

A huge thank you to our partners and supporters who made this work possible — Department of Agriculture, Secretary Redding, Beef Council, and the Northeast Grant program. And to the FCCTC chefs, culinary students, and CASD cafeteria team — you made every plate happen.

Local Farms. Fresh Nutrition. Where It Matters Most. 💚