Ohio plans to spend more than $300,000 in taxpayer funds to create educational opportunities for children related to agriculture.
The Grow Ohio grants go to 14 communities to support local agricultural education programs, including farm-to-school projects like outdoor or indoor school gardening, hydroponics, collaboration with local food producers and food literacy activities.
According to a release, many programs plan to incorporate food produced in the programs into school meals.
"The programs supported by our Grow Ohio Grants will enrich the lives of children across Ohio," Gov. Mike DeWine said. "My wife, Fran, is passionate about teaching young people where their food comes from and how it gets to their plate, and these programs do just that – offering first-hand experience at the rewarding process of growing, harvesting, and preparing fresh food. In many cases, food from these programs is even brought onto the school lunch menu for all students to enjoy."
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