Championing Local Food and Public Health with Alysia Feuer

11/03/2025 27 min Temporada 2 Episodio 39
Championing Local Food and Public Health with Alysia Feuer

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Meet Alysia Feuer, who runs a program called Farm to School. Alysia discusses the expanded mission of farm to school initiatives to include broader public health objectives, focusing on local food access and nutritional education. They describe various collaborative activities such as cooking classes, hands-on learning experiences, and a veggie van that delivers fresh produce to communities. Further, Alysia shares her personal background and the challenges faced in securing funding for these initiatives. Find out how you can join an upcoming online cooking class fundraiser with Chef Drew Allen, emphasizing how participants can learn, enjoy fresh meals, and support the mission.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:44 Understanding Farm to School02:15 Hands-On Learning and Community Engagement05:11 Challenges and Success Stories07:12 Local Food Systems and Farmer Support09:26 Personal Background and Passion for Farming12:06 Public Health and Nutrition Education17:20 Funding Issues and Future Plans19:45 Exciting Fundraiser Announcement25:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Follow Christine Van Bloem on Instagram @theemptynestkitchen and on Facebook @emptynestkitchen Learn more about Menopause Meal Plans Sign up for my FREE 10 Essential Tools for the Empty Nest Kitchen