RAMW Supported D.C. Farm to School Week is here-  October 12-15, 2010!

During D.C. Farm to School week October 12-15, nearly 2,000 D.C. schoolchildren will have the chance to harvest seasonal produce on a local farm, and prepare it in the classroom with a professional chef. Additionally, schools across the District (nearly 200 in total) will serve and highlight fresh, local foods in their school meals during the week.   The D.C. Farm to School Network is working in partnership with schools, parents, sponsors and community partners to make the week a success.   A special thanks to our top-tier sponsors for their support - Whole Foods Georgetown, WGirls DC, and the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington.

Will Artley of Evening Star Café competed in the D.C. Farm to School Week kick-off event on October 12th at the Thurgood Marshall Academy High School and Savoy Elementary School shared gymnasium.

Many RAMW member chefs are volunteering their time during the week to do Chef demonstrations at the schools:

• Chef Matt Hill with Charlie Palmer demo at Brent Elementary School

• Chefs Lisa Kemp & Kenneth Clay of Clyde’s demo at Capital City PCS

• Chef John Paul Damato with Jaleo demo at Cleveland Elementary School

• Chef Thomas Mar with Pete’s APizza, Chef Greg Basalia (Zaytinya) demo at Janney Elementary School

• Chef Richard Brooks with Old Glory demo at Key Elementary School

• Chef Alison Reed with Café Saint-Ex demo at Ross Elementary

• Chef Cathal Armstrong with Restaurant Eve demo at Tyler Elementary School