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Washington State House Democrats

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Oct.1 is Taste Washington Day

Taste Washington Day” will kick off Farm to School Month on October 1, and many kids in our state will get the chance to be Washivores as they enjoy school lunches made of fresh, locally grown and raised ingredients.

Created by the Legislature in 2008, the Farm-to-School Program is managed by the WA State Department of Agriculture, which in 2010 partnered with the Washington School Nutrition Association to sponsor the first Taste Washington Day. This will be the fourth year in which schools and farms team up to celebrate Washington-grown produce,  and teach kids about healthy eating habits by featuring locally-sourced meals in school cafeterias.

This state-wide event, proclaimed a couple of weeks ago by Governor Jay Inslee, is a great opportunity for students, teachers, and parents to consider where their food comes from, how it is produced and the benefits of a healthy diet.

Taste Washington Day is well-aligned with Gov. Inslee’s Healthiest Next Generation Initiative to improve children’s health in Washington state.

Click here for Taste Washington Day sample menus, and to find out if your kid’s school will be participating this year, please contact your school district.