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Montezuma School To Farm Project & The 4th Annual Spring Hoedown

KSJD | By Tom Yoder

Published April 22, 2016 at 9:45 AM MDT

Kemper Elementary School students at the White House Garden

The Montezuma School to Farm Project continues to help local kids learn about food, food systems, and the importance of a healthy diet. KSJD's Tom Yoder talked with Christine Foote, Program Coordinator for the Montezuma School To Farm Project, about the latest initiatives they are bringing to area schools, and what to expect at their annual Spring Hoedown event on Saturday night.

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