Grand Forks farm-to-school programs are strong despite federal budget cuts

Grand Forks farm-to-school programs are strong despite federal budget cuts

GRAND FORKS – Wendy Mankie, the child nutrition director at Grand Forks Public Schools, is confident in farm-to-school programs in the district despite federal budget cuts. Farm-to-school programs are initiatives that assist in getting more fresh and locally sourced food into schools. In Mankie’s time as the child nutrition director, giving students access to healthy, local food has been a priority. “We're here for the students and they are our …