School Lunch Close to Home

Amy Bly, Farm to School Coordinator, Long Island
Harvest New York

November 8, 2022
School Lunch Close to Home

Schools in Copiague, a hamlet in Long Island's Suffolk County, have begun sourcing foods grown close to home. Click the link to read the full article.



Copiague Using NY Sourced Food in New Program (pdf; 451KB)


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August 2, 2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Join Snug Harbor for a hands-on workshop with Urban Garden Specialist, Karen Guzman, as we explore medicinal plants growing on the farm! You'll get to see, smell, taste and learn how to grow and use them safely at home. 

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