October is National Farm to School Month and we're joining in the fun with a farm to school themed #FoodFri chat!
Join #FoodFri on October 23, 2015, as @MomsRising chats with @USDANutrition and @FarmtoSchool. We'll be chatting with Moms and Dads, like you, as well as organizations that are implementing fun, creative activities that help children grow, taste and prepare the fresh foods received from their local farms. That's definitely something to celebrate!
Spread the word by clicking below! We can't wait to tweet with you!
To join and follow the conversation on Twitter use the #FoodFri Hashtag in each tweet.
You can also follow the chat on Twubs.com/FoodFri. Twubs allows you to follow MomsRising’s registered hashtags by creating an account. Below I have noted the steps.
- Create an account using an email or your Twitter account.
- Enter the desired hashtag, #FoodFri, #WellnessWed or #EcoTipTue, in the search box found at the top of the page. Click Enter. A new page will open with the desired chat.
- Find the “Join This Twub” button found on the right-hand side bar and join the group.
- Adjust the speed of the conversation to your liking. Options are: Fast, Medium, Slow, Slower, or Slowest.
- Introduce yourself and join the conversation, by entering your comment, tips, or questions in the “Tweet to #FoodFri as [YourName] box”
- Or, respond to a specific tweet by hovering over the right-hand side of the individual’s tweet and selecting one of the icons.
More about our #FoodFri Featured Co-Host(s):
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service is working to effectively and efficiently end hunger and improve nutrition in America.
To learn more about the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, head on over to their website, www.fns.usda.gov. You can also follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
Nationa Farm to School Network (NFSN)
The National Farm to School Network (NFSN) is an information, advocacy and networking hub for communities working to bring local food sourcing and food and agriculture education into school systems and preschools. Farm to school empowers children and their families to make informed food choices while strengthening the local economy and contributing to vibrant communities. NFSN provides vision, leadership and support at the state, regional and national levels to connect and expand the farm to school movement, which has grown from a handful of schools in the late 1990s to approximately 40,000 schools in all 50 states as of 2012. Learn more about the National Farm to School Network at farmtoschool.org.
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