(HARWOOD, MD., April 16, 2012) Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan will join state and local officials to announce national funding for farm to school programs to help eligible schools improve the health and well-being of their students and connect with local agricultural producers. Officials will also highlight USDA\u2019s new farm to school program, as well as the specific efforts of students and staff at Southern High School. An effort of First Lady Michelle Obama\u2019s Let\u2019s Move! initiative, the funding is made possible through the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act signed by President Obama in December 2010.<\/p>\n
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n
WHAT:
\nAgriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan will join state and local officials to announce national funding for farm to school programs to help eligible schools improve the health and well-being of their students and connect with local agricultural producers.<\/p>\n
WHO:
\nKathleen Merrigan, Agriculture Deputy Secretary, USDA
\nBuddy Hance, MDA Secretary
\nDr. Kevin Maxwell, AACPS Superintendent
\nRobin Ziegler, MSDE\u2019s Chief of School and Community Nutrition Programs
\nPatricia Plitt, Principal, Southern High School
\nCourtney Metcalf, Student FFA Chapter President<\/p>\n
WHERE:
\nSouthern High School
\n4400 Solomons Island Rd
\nHarwood, Md.\u00a0 20776<\/p>\n
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