Newport School District has been awarded a Farm-to-School Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture! This grant of nearly $15,000 will help us continue connecting students, local agriculture, and our community in meaningful ways.
One exciting part of this project is the development of a Newport Elementary School (NES) Farm Stand, with an anticipated opening in Spring 2027! 🥕🍅
The NES Farm Stand will:
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🌱 Offer fresh produce grown right in our Newport Elementary School Garden.
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🚜 Feature additional locally grown produce from area farmers through People's Provisions.
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🥬 Provide families with convenient access to fresh, locally grown food.
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🤝 Strengthen connections between our school, local farmers, and the Perry County community.
This initiative is being developed in partnership with the Perry County Food Access Partnership and will build on the wonderful work already happening in our school garden.
We are excited to continue growing opportunities for our students while supporting local agriculture and improving access to fresh food for Newport families!
Growing together, learning together, and strengthening our community! 💚🌻