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Ronan School District recognized for Farm to School excellence

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News from USDA

RONAN — Just prior to October’s Farm to School month, Ronan Schools were recognized by USDA Regional Administrator Cheryl Kennedy for their leadership with the program.

In a letter to Superintendent Mark Johnston, Kennedy writes “I want to thank you and everyone at Ronan Schools for setting a leading example in both Montana and the nation.”

She cites the depth and breadth of Ronan’s program as rising to the top when compared to other participating schools. “Students and teachers plowed, planted, educated, harvested, served and grew so much through Farm to School to make Ronan a top performer in Big Sky Country,” she continued. “Congratulations for the incredible effort!”

“What the team at Ronan has accomplished for Montana’s children is life changing. The child who today learns where their food comes from, the importance of good nutrition, and the critical role of farming and ranching in their communities will soon be an adult with health and a wealth of knowledge to share.

“That is exactly what the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s Office of Community Food Systems set out to accomplish with Farm to School. It happens because of the passion of your team. Ronan’s motto of “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” is a perfect fit with Farm to School.

“From my perspective as the Regional Administrator of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s (FNS) Mountain Plains Regional Office, Ronan Schools and Montana are leading the way … please share our thanks from USDA and FNS. Let everyone know that the seeds they plant today will help Montana thrive for generations.” 

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