MILAN — The Androscoggin Valley Farm to School program made a presentation Wednesday at Milan Village School to several administrators from local districts in the hope of getting them to buy into the concept.
The farm-to-school program was formed with the intent of connecting farmers and local schools to make locally grown, healthy food easily accessible to students, according to information provided during the meeting.
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