Best in NJ Farm to School Award

Dogwood Hill Elementary stands-out as the Best in NJ Farm to School, offering agricultural learning opportunities for the entire school, through the classroom, cafeteria and community. The cafeteria features a Harvest of the Month program that incorporates local produce into its menus, highlighted through recipes and promotions. To celebrate Farm to School Week, a farm stand showcasing locally grown produce was set up in the cafeteria. Students enjoy activities like “build your own salad” days, learning about tower gardens in class, and field trips to explore composting and planting.

Dogwood Hill started their Farm to School initiative with a tower garden donated by the school’s PTO. The collaboration of Kelly Bosgra, student council advisor, student council, and Pomptonian Food Service has grown the Farm to School program creating a wonderful learning opportunity for the entire school community.

Well done Dogwood Hill Elementary!