New Roots Builds Connections Between Local Farms and Schools

Dec 27, 2022 • Agrarian Commons, Agrarian Trust, Food Systems and Security • By Noah Wurtz

For the past year and a half, every Wednesday has been West Virginia Wednesday. On these days, the ingredients for students’ meals, including the frozen chickens, are sourced directly from local farms, providing a major source of income for farmers and access to healthy, locally grown food to students. This dual benefit is a key feature of Farm to School programming in Fayette County.