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The Collaborative Meeting 

The monthly collaborative meeting serves as a space where participants come together to discuss topics in farm-to-school initiatives. This includes bringing in guest speakers, sharing resources, and presenting opportunities for involvement in Farm-to- School across Connecticut.

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We convene monthly on the 3rd Wednesday via Zoom, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm

Meeting Recordings

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January 2024

Topic: Food & Body Image  

  • Guest speaker:

  • Amy Rapone, founder and owner of RadLove Nutrition, a radical, fat positive practice in eastern Connecticut.

Agenda with notes & Recording
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April 2024 

Topic: Family and Student Engagement 

  • East Hartford: Carolyn Pancarowicz

  • UCONN-4H: Jen Cushman

  • Groton: Ernie Koschmieder 

  • CTFTSI: Catherine Hallisey & Lisa Lenskold

  • New Canaan: Zane Tickoo 

Agenda with notes & Recording
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September 2024 

Topic: CT Grown for CT Kids Week!

  • Guest speakers:

  • Monica Pacheco, Department of Education

  • Hannah Carty, Department of Agriculture

Agenda with notes & Recording
Hydroponic Lettuce

February 2024 

Topic: Hydroponics 

  • Guest speakers: 

  • Levo International

  • nOURish Bridgeport 

  • High Ridge Hydroponics 

  • Micro2life

  • Park City Harvest 

  • Mashantucket Pequot

Agenda with notes & Recording
Support Group Circle

May 2024 

Topic: Program Support and Collaboration 

  • Guest speakers: 

  • COEEA/Green Leaf Schools: Kim Hughes 

  • Yellow Farmhouse: Jen Rothman 

  • Stonington Public Schools: Stephanie Deason

Agenda with notes & Recording
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October 2024 

Topic: CT Grown for CT  Kids Week Highlights

  • Guest Speakers:

  • Kaylee Carlisle, Vernon Public Schools

  • Victoria Esser, Stonington Public Schools

  • Jen Zarrilli, Wolcott Public Schools

Agenda with notes & Recording
Coffee Table

March 2024 

Topic: Coffee & Tea Time session 

  • Coffee & Tea Hour in place of our regular Collaborative Meeting. 

  • It's a chance to connect, ask questions, seek advice, or simply chat with fellow members.

Agenda with notes & Recording
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June 2024 

Topic: Farm to School in the Summer!

  • Guest speakers: 

  •  Keney Park Sustainability Project: Herb Virgo

  •  Uconn Extension Put Local On Your Tray: Abby DuBois 

  • CLiCK: Chelsea Cherrier 

Agenda with notes & Recording
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