Date: August 23, 2017
Guest: Ashley Schimke, Program Specialist at the AZ Department of Education
Ashley Schimke is a program specialist for the Arizona Department of Education working to bring Arizona grown foods into school meal programs. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Dietetics at Arizona State University and is an active member of the Maricopa County Food System Coalition.
Arizona Farm to School is a growing movement to ensure students have access to fresh and healthy Arizona grown food. Reach out to our team for more information and to find resources about starting a school garden or buying locally grown food for your meal programs.