Illinois Farm to School is conducting a survey of farmers and K-12 parents, teachers, superintendents, principals, superintendents, and food service directors. 

Results from the survey will equip ILF2S to promote the increase of local foods in Illinois children's school diets.  Take the survey at survey at www.farmtoschool.org/IL/surveyinformation.htm and enter to win one of 5 Visa gift cards, valued at $100 each.  The survey will close on May 25^th.

Green Education Foundation Calls on Schools and Youth Groups to Plant 10,000 Gardens during Green Thumb Challenge, Feb 1 - Aug 31, 2010
February 1, 2010—Green Education Foundation (GEF) has announced today the launch of the Green Thumb Challenge, the largest youth gardening initiative in history. The program mobilizes schools and youth groups across the country to plant 10,000 indoor and outdoor gardens in the spring and summer of 2010, aiming to connect kids nationwide with the joys and healthy benefits of gardening. GEF has partnered with Lowe’s and six of the world’s leading garden suppliers: Scotts Miracle Grow, Ames True Temper, Bayer Advanced, Central Garden and Pet, Bonnie Plants, and United Industries.  Learn More.