Angie Rupchock-Schafer
@angrschafer.bsky.social
Farm to School Specialist, supporting student nutrition and food security, sustainable local food systems, and agriculture education | Proud Hoosier | Views my own
The care they took, and the lessons learned, will go one step further in helping create more sustainable, local #foodsystems for generations to come.
October 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The care they took, and the lessons learned, will go one step further in helping create more sustainable, local #foodsystems for generations to come.
I may be on furlough as a fed, but that doesn't mean the work of #FarmtoSchool stops cold!!
Spent the morning volunteering and teaching local students how to butcher and process farm-raised chickens.
Spent the morning volunteering and teaching local students how to butcher and process farm-raised chickens.
October 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I may be on furlough as a fed, but that doesn't mean the work of #FarmtoSchool stops cold!!
Spent the morning volunteering and teaching local students how to butcher and process farm-raised chickens.
Spent the morning volunteering and teaching local students how to butcher and process farm-raised chickens.
It was a total blast running into the Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy @iatp.bsky.social at #FarmAid in Minneapolis!
Even better!? Learning about all their #FarmToSchool work in the Homegrown Village 🌱
www.iatp.org/farm-school-... @farmaid.org
Even better!? Learning about all their #FarmToSchool work in the Homegrown Village 🌱
www.iatp.org/farm-school-... @farmaid.org
September 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
It was a total blast running into the Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy @iatp.bsky.social at #FarmAid in Minneapolis!
Even better!? Learning about all their #FarmToSchool work in the Homegrown Village 🌱
www.iatp.org/farm-school-... @farmaid.org
Even better!? Learning about all their #FarmToSchool work in the Homegrown Village 🌱
www.iatp.org/farm-school-... @farmaid.org
Hanging out with a fiery skipper -- an under-rated native butterfly!! -- while gardening this freaking gorgeous afternoon.
September 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Hanging out with a fiery skipper -- an under-rated native butterfly!! -- while gardening this freaking gorgeous afternoon.
The goal is for ~80% of the schools' farms' produce to be used in the kitchens at River Valley, so students can enjoy the fruit of their labor in their #schoolmeals!
Learn more about the incredible impact of this #FarmtoSchool program: odh.ohio.gov/media-center... [2/2]
Learn more about the incredible impact of this #FarmtoSchool program: odh.ohio.gov/media-center... [2/2]
September 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The goal is for ~80% of the schools' farms' produce to be used in the kitchens at River Valley, so students can enjoy the fruit of their labor in their #schoolmeals!
Learn more about the incredible impact of this #FarmtoSchool program: odh.ohio.gov/media-center... [2/2]
Learn more about the incredible impact of this #FarmtoSchool program: odh.ohio.gov/media-center... [2/2]
🌱 #FarmtoSchool is helping outdoor agriculture classrooms sprout in #Ohio!
“This microfarm provides students w/ hands-on learning around sustainable farming practices, #nutrition, and producing food for the community,” says Brent Herdman, Food Service Director at River Valley Local Schools. [1/2]
“This microfarm provides students w/ hands-on learning around sustainable farming practices, #nutrition, and producing food for the community,” says Brent Herdman, Food Service Director at River Valley Local Schools. [1/2]
September 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🌱 #FarmtoSchool is helping outdoor agriculture classrooms sprout in #Ohio!
“This microfarm provides students w/ hands-on learning around sustainable farming practices, #nutrition, and producing food for the community,” says Brent Herdman, Food Service Director at River Valley Local Schools. [1/2]
“This microfarm provides students w/ hands-on learning around sustainable farming practices, #nutrition, and producing food for the community,” says Brent Herdman, Food Service Director at River Valley Local Schools. [1/2]
So stinking happy to meet @reana.bsky.social in real life and see her in action at the Home Grown Village seed swap!! #FarmAid40
September 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
So stinking happy to meet @reana.bsky.social in real life and see her in action at the Home Grown Village seed swap!! #FarmAid40
I ran into one of my Midwest #FarmtoSchool grantees at the Homegrown Village!! #FarmAid40
September 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I ran into one of my Midwest #FarmtoSchool grantees at the Homegrown Village!! #FarmAid40
September 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
#Schoolgardens can teach students many important concepts, making learning more exciting & hands-on.
By taking care of plants & learning about nature, students can connect what they learn in the classroom to real life.
#FarmtoSchool in action!!
- via #Indiana Grown for Schools newsletter [3/3]
By taking care of plants & learning about nature, students can connect what they learn in the classroom to real life.
#FarmtoSchool in action!!
- via #Indiana Grown for Schools newsletter [3/3]
September 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#Schoolgardens can teach students many important concepts, making learning more exciting & hands-on.
By taking care of plants & learning about nature, students can connect what they learn in the classroom to real life.
#FarmtoSchool in action!!
- via #Indiana Grown for Schools newsletter [3/3]
By taking care of plants & learning about nature, students can connect what they learn in the classroom to real life.
#FarmtoSchool in action!!
- via #Indiana Grown for Schools newsletter [3/3]
🍅 #FarmtoSchool and #STEM programs are making a huge impact for students in #Indiana!
Students of James A. Garfield School 31 in Indianapolis are building new #schoolgarden beds, weeding existing ones, and planting seeds and small plants. [1/x]
Students of James A. Garfield School 31 in Indianapolis are building new #schoolgarden beds, weeding existing ones, and planting seeds and small plants. [1/x]
September 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🍅 #FarmtoSchool and #STEM programs are making a huge impact for students in #Indiana!
Students of James A. Garfield School 31 in Indianapolis are building new #schoolgarden beds, weeding existing ones, and planting seeds and small plants. [1/x]
Students of James A. Garfield School 31 in Indianapolis are building new #schoolgarden beds, weeding existing ones, and planting seeds and small plants. [1/x]
The strip between our house & the alley used to be turfgrass, dead of all life.
Over the past 10 years I've turned it into a #pollinator strip & now it's BRIMMING with life!!
Bees, insects, & gorgeous bright wildflowers right in our tiny yard as a lifeline to our wild friends 🐝☀️🌱
#NativePlants
Over the past 10 years I've turned it into a #pollinator strip & now it's BRIMMING with life!!
Bees, insects, & gorgeous bright wildflowers right in our tiny yard as a lifeline to our wild friends 🐝☀️🌱
#NativePlants
July 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The strip between our house & the alley used to be turfgrass, dead of all life.
Over the past 10 years I've turned it into a #pollinator strip & now it's BRIMMING with life!!
Bees, insects, & gorgeous bright wildflowers right in our tiny yard as a lifeline to our wild friends 🐝☀️🌱
#NativePlants
Over the past 10 years I've turned it into a #pollinator strip & now it's BRIMMING with life!!
Bees, insects, & gorgeous bright wildflowers right in our tiny yard as a lifeline to our wild friends 🐝☀️🌱
#NativePlants
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools partnered with 3 local beef producers for the #schoolmeals: S&J Farms, Kornder Farms, and BAMF Meats LLC.
These partnerships helped the district expand its #FarmtoSchool efforts, allowing students to enjoy more locally grown meals throughout the school year! [3/4]
These partnerships helped the district expand its #FarmtoSchool efforts, allowing students to enjoy more locally grown meals throughout the school year! [3/4]
July 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools partnered with 3 local beef producers for the #schoolmeals: S&J Farms, Kornder Farms, and BAMF Meats LLC.
These partnerships helped the district expand its #FarmtoSchool efforts, allowing students to enjoy more locally grown meals throughout the school year! [3/4]
These partnerships helped the district expand its #FarmtoSchool efforts, allowing students to enjoy more locally grown meals throughout the school year! [3/4]
The romaine lettuce was harvested by students at Glendale Elementary from the school's garden tower.
The pea shoot microgreens were provided by Matt Arrends of Spring Lake Farms, a Prior Lake graduate committed to nourishing the local area through sustainable farming practices. [2/x]
The pea shoot microgreens were provided by Matt Arrends of Spring Lake Farms, a Prior Lake graduate committed to nourishing the local area through sustainable farming practices. [2/x]
July 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The romaine lettuce was harvested by students at Glendale Elementary from the school's garden tower.
The pea shoot microgreens were provided by Matt Arrends of Spring Lake Farms, a Prior Lake graduate committed to nourishing the local area through sustainable farming practices. [2/x]
The pea shoot microgreens were provided by Matt Arrends of Spring Lake Farms, a Prior Lake graduate committed to nourishing the local area through sustainable farming practices. [2/x]
🥗 #FarmToSchool connects students ⏩ local farmers ⏩ healthier school meals!!
This spring, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools (PLSAS) served up Sloppy Joes made with Minnesota-raised beef, paired with a garden bar featuring local romaine lettuce and pea shoot microgreens. [1/x]
This spring, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools (PLSAS) served up Sloppy Joes made with Minnesota-raised beef, paired with a garden bar featuring local romaine lettuce and pea shoot microgreens. [1/x]
July 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
🥗 #FarmToSchool connects students ⏩ local farmers ⏩ healthier school meals!!
This spring, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools (PLSAS) served up Sloppy Joes made with Minnesota-raised beef, paired with a garden bar featuring local romaine lettuce and pea shoot microgreens. [1/x]
This spring, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools (PLSAS) served up Sloppy Joes made with Minnesota-raised beef, paired with a garden bar featuring local romaine lettuce and pea shoot microgreens. [1/x]
🥕 #FarmtoSchool helps #preK students learn about where their food comes from and experience #agriculture hands-on!!
📸 Anya Sczerzenie / DN-R
More: lnkd.in/ga5NdNX8 #agsky #edsky #preksky
📸 Anya Sczerzenie / DN-R
More: lnkd.in/ga5NdNX8 #agsky #edsky #preksky
May 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
🥕 #FarmtoSchool helps #preK students learn about where their food comes from and experience #agriculture hands-on!!
📸 Anya Sczerzenie / DN-R
More: lnkd.in/ga5NdNX8 #agsky #edsky #preksky
📸 Anya Sczerzenie / DN-R
More: lnkd.in/ga5NdNX8 #agsky #edsky #preksky
My #pollinator strip is very purple rn with spiderwort and wild blue indigo showing off #nativeplants #gardensky 🐝
May 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
My #pollinator strip is very purple rn with spiderwort and wild blue indigo showing off #nativeplants #gardensky 🐝
Farm fresh food is making a BIG difference in #schoolmeals in Indiana!
Mooresville Community School students love the sloppy joes made with high-quality beef from Fischer Farms Natural Foods, potato chips from Broad Ripple Chip Co., and sweet corn fresh from the fields of Garwood Farms!! #agsky
Mooresville Community School students love the sloppy joes made with high-quality beef from Fischer Farms Natural Foods, potato chips from Broad Ripple Chip Co., and sweet corn fresh from the fields of Garwood Farms!! #agsky
May 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Farm fresh food is making a BIG difference in #schoolmeals in Indiana!
Mooresville Community School students love the sloppy joes made with high-quality beef from Fischer Farms Natural Foods, potato chips from Broad Ripple Chip Co., and sweet corn fresh from the fields of Garwood Farms!! #agsky
Mooresville Community School students love the sloppy joes made with high-quality beef from Fischer Farms Natural Foods, potato chips from Broad Ripple Chip Co., and sweet corn fresh from the fields of Garwood Farms!! #agsky
Spotted a new native tonight on the trails: Butterweed!! 🥰
May 16, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Spotted a new native tonight on the trails: Butterweed!! 🥰
“ #FarmtoSchool allows students to bridge the gap between the farm & fork.
It’s an amazing feeling knowing that I'm able to help make an impact on young people!”
In Barnesville, Minnesota, family owned & operated Rickford Ranch takes great pride in selling beef to families & 2 local schools.
It’s an amazing feeling knowing that I'm able to help make an impact on young people!”
In Barnesville, Minnesota, family owned & operated Rickford Ranch takes great pride in selling beef to families & 2 local schools.
May 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
“ #FarmtoSchool allows students to bridge the gap between the farm & fork.
It’s an amazing feeling knowing that I'm able to help make an impact on young people!”
In Barnesville, Minnesota, family owned & operated Rickford Ranch takes great pride in selling beef to families & 2 local schools.
It’s an amazing feeling knowing that I'm able to help make an impact on young people!”
In Barnesville, Minnesota, family owned & operated Rickford Ranch takes great pride in selling beef to families & 2 local schools.
Local #farmers like Chad and Xenia need our support now, more than ever.
Support farmers in your area -- you won't just be enjoying fresh, delicious food—you’ll be supporting a #sustainable, thriving local #foodsystem.
www.holeinthewoodsfarm.com
#HoosierSky #BuyLocal #SupportLocal
Support farmers in your area -- you won't just be enjoying fresh, delicious food—you’ll be supporting a #sustainable, thriving local #foodsystem.
www.holeinthewoodsfarm.com
#HoosierSky #BuyLocal #SupportLocal
March 29, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Local #farmers like Chad and Xenia need our support now, more than ever.
Support farmers in your area -- you won't just be enjoying fresh, delicious food—you’ll be supporting a #sustainable, thriving local #foodsystem.
www.holeinthewoodsfarm.com
#HoosierSky #BuyLocal #SupportLocal
Support farmers in your area -- you won't just be enjoying fresh, delicious food—you’ll be supporting a #sustainable, thriving local #foodsystem.
www.holeinthewoodsfarm.com
#HoosierSky #BuyLocal #SupportLocal
Hole in the Woods Farm protects both our local Hoosier & global environment, from #regenerative growing practices to avoiding single-use plastics.
March 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Hole in the Woods Farm protects both our local Hoosier & global environment, from #regenerative growing practices to avoiding single-use plastics.
Excited for our 1st weekly delivery from Hole in the Woods Farm in Culver, #Indiana!
Chad & Xenia have been growing food w/ care & purpose since '08.
Certified Naturally Grown since '10, their commitment to stewardship extends beyond the fields.
Chad & Xenia have been growing food w/ care & purpose since '08.
Certified Naturally Grown since '10, their commitment to stewardship extends beyond the fields.
March 29, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Excited for our 1st weekly delivery from Hole in the Woods Farm in Culver, #Indiana!
Chad & Xenia have been growing food w/ care & purpose since '08.
Certified Naturally Grown since '10, their commitment to stewardship extends beyond the fields.
Chad & Xenia have been growing food w/ care & purpose since '08.
Certified Naturally Grown since '10, their commitment to stewardship extends beyond the fields.
In 2008, Ferndale opened an on-farm grocery store where they carry a full line of turkey products, along w products from 100+ other #localfarmers & #foodproducers.
#FarmtoSchool programs are an important source of income for #familyfarms like Ferndale!
lnkd.in/gvJniVyN
[thread 3/3] #agsky
#FarmtoSchool programs are an important source of income for #familyfarms like Ferndale!
lnkd.in/gvJniVyN
[thread 3/3] #agsky
March 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
In 2008, Ferndale opened an on-farm grocery store where they carry a full line of turkey products, along w products from 100+ other #localfarmers & #foodproducers.
#FarmtoSchool programs are an important source of income for #familyfarms like Ferndale!
lnkd.in/gvJniVyN
[thread 3/3] #agsky
#FarmtoSchool programs are an important source of income for #familyfarms like Ferndale!
lnkd.in/gvJniVyN
[thread 3/3] #agsky
Ferndale Market is a third-generation farm dating back to 1939, when Fern and Dale Peterson began raising #turkeys in Cannon Falls, #Minnesota.
More than 85 years later, the Peterson family continues to raise turkeys #freerange and without antibiotics.
[thread 2/x] #FarmToSchool #AgSky
More than 85 years later, the Peterson family continues to raise turkeys #freerange and without antibiotics.
[thread 2/x] #FarmToSchool #AgSky
March 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Ferndale Market is a third-generation farm dating back to 1939, when Fern and Dale Peterson began raising #turkeys in Cannon Falls, #Minnesota.
More than 85 years later, the Peterson family continues to raise turkeys #freerange and without antibiotics.
[thread 2/x] #FarmToSchool #AgSky
More than 85 years later, the Peterson family continues to raise turkeys #freerange and without antibiotics.
[thread 2/x] #FarmToSchool #AgSky