Saratogian: State grant brings farm-to-table cuisine to local school cafeterias

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Farm-to-table cuisine is coming to local school cafeterias this fall thanks to a new state grant.

Just before the start of the 2019-2020 school year, members of the Saratoga Springs City School District’s school lunch staff attended a special training at Saratoga Spring High School with professional chefs Kevin London and Kim Klopstock.

The presentation, part of the grant-funded New York State Farm to School Program, focused on using fresh produce from the nearby Pitney Meadows Community Farm in meals served to children at school.  Keep reading...