Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Wants to Recognize Your School Garden

Applications for Golden Shovel Awards Due April 2

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam will recognize five school gardens this year with the Florida Farm to School Golden Shovel Awards.

“School gardens give kids hands-on experience growing their own fruits and vegetables, and we know that kids who grow their own food are more likely to make healthy choices,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam. “We want to recognize school gardens across the state for the great job they are doing educating our students about where their food comes from.”

Applications are due April 2. The five awards will go to:

·       Best New Garden

·       Best Revitalized Garden

·       Most Creative Learning Environment

·       Best Use of Produce

·       Longest-Sustained Garden

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services operates the state’s school nutrition program, including school breakfast, lunch and Summer BreakSpot, in all 67 counties.

For more information about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Golden Shovel Awards, or to enter your school garden, please visit www.FreshFromFlorida.com/FarmtoSchool.

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