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In this installment of our F2S Supplier Spotlight, we highlight Honeybear Brands, which grew out of Wescott Orchards in Elgin, Minnesota.

Vine Valley Farms Inc. is a family-owned, third-generation farm in west central Minnesota. In 1947, the farm established its roots in the rural area of Stewart as a traditional farm with a focus on livestock, grains and other legumes.

In honor of Farm-to-School Month in October, we're highlighting a few local suppliers whose products are used in meals provided by CKC Good Food. Riverside Farms in Elk River is one of those local farms.

In preparation for the Great Apple Crunch on October 10, learn more about the Honeycrisp and SweeTango apples.

The Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region. It’s also a fun way to connect food and agriculture to classroom curricula and the cafeteria.

Farm-to-School Month in October is the perfect time to introduce lessons on nutrition, sowing, germinating, harvesting, processing, shipping, buying and selling, cooking and economics. This year’s theme is "From Soil to Sea: Nourishing People and Planet."

Svihel Vegetable Farm in Foley, Minnesota, is one of our many Farm-to-School suppliers.

Honeybear is one of CKC's many regional Farm-to-School suppliers.

School gardens have become great hands-on learning labs for many schools today. Tap into these resources, grants and conference to get your garden started.