Farm to Table

Why is Farm to Table important in
environmental education?

1. Local, sustainable farming benefits both the local community and economy. Small, local farms are more likely to reinvest into the local economy by purchasing feed, seed, and other materials from local businesses.
     
2. Local, sustainable farming improves the soil, safeguards the quality of air and water, and reduces the consumption of fossil fuels by eliminating chemical use and food transporting.
     
3. Food processors use significant quantities of paper and plastic packaging to prevent fresh food from spoiling as it is transported and stored for long periods of time. Farm to Table uses little to no solid waste packaging, instead encouraging students to bring plates and utensils from home. This also promotes personal responsibility, as students not only bring their items from home, but wash them after the meal.
     
4. 40 percent of all the food produced in the United States is thrown out! At Farm to Table, all table scraps are composted, giving back valuable nutrients to local soil. This practice sets a wonderful example for our students, who learn to care for the earth and their fellow humans by reducing the amount of food they waste on a daily basis.