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When addressing this issue, in our community it could be partnering with local farmers and agricultural farms to help education students and families about healthy, locally sourced foods. We live in an area that is rich in natural resources for food production. Having the students and families be aware of the local produce, how to prepare foods in the home and offer it in schools would be a win-win situation for the wellness program and local farms. “Policymakers and researchers alike seek solutions to combat childhood obesity and ensure good nutrition. Nationwide, communities are beginning to establish a link between local agriculture and schools as one way to teach children about good nutrition and ensure availability and consumption of more fruits and vegetables. Often referred to as farm to school (FTS) programs, these efforts can include one or more of the following: establishing school gardens; serving fresh, local products in school meals; making food and agriculture–related field trips; having farmers visit schools; teaching curricular units on food and nutrition; and providing professional development for food-service staff.” (Roche, E., Kolodinsky, J.M., 2016)