In the Press
"Farm Fresh Food in Classrooms," Surrey Leader, March 8, 2012 
- 2012 Pacific AgShow "Dessert" Clip
2011-12 Take A Bite of BC Program
Take a Bite of BC was developed by BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation in partnership with the BC Culinary Arts Association, BC agricultural commodity groups and BC producers. BC grown products are donated to the program and delivered to participating school teaching kitchens over a four-month period.
The program provides an opportunity for Chef Instructors to feature locally grown product in secondary school teaching kitchens. Students gain experience working with fresh products and begin to develop an appreciation for farmers in their community as they connect with the foods that are grown around them and learn about the benefits of eating healthy, fresh and local.
What is created from the donated product and how the savings are passed on to the customers of the cafeteria is left at the discretion of the Chef Instructor. However, the product is not intended to supplement school budgets.
The pilot Program was launched September 2009 with 14 schools. With the generous support of our partners, we were able to expand the Program for the 2011-12 School Year to 37 schools.
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