Why local fundraisers are the best fundraisers
We were recently featured in the summer 2018 edition of “Edible Michiana,” the Michigan edition of the “Edible Communities” publications. The article discusses the benefits of fresh fundraising vs old school candy fundraising with an anecdote from author Deborah Rieth’s own life. Rieth expresses her preference for FarmRaiser’s market solution to fundraising and how she looks forward to a pint-sized pitcher from her community little league team asking her if she wants to buy some fresh produce to support their team.
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2017 Tastemakers: Farmraiser Feature in Eating Well Magazine
Many thanks to Christine Burns Rudalevige, of Eating Well Magazine, for the special article written on our Founder and CEO, Mark Abbott. The article is featured in the September/October print edition of Eating Well. We are so excited to be listed among Eating Well’s 2017 “tastemakers”, as Eating Well has been at the forefront of…
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Schools use farm products & local artisans in fundraising efforts
Thanks to Alejandra Matos from the Washington Post for the wonderful article on FarmRaiser’s healthy approach to fundraising using local, farm and artisan products. The article showcases the benefits to schools, farmers, and supporters of the fundraiser and highlights Alexandria Country Day School, Glaize Apples, Blue Ridge Produce, and Undone Chocolates. Elizabeth Lockwood hands Evelyn Tucker, 11,…
continue readingGood Food Takes on School Fundraisers
More great coverage about FarmRaiser from writer, Chris Hardman. Many people underestimate the size and scope and downright unpleasant nature of school fundraising — Chris sees how FarmRaiser provides a real alternative to the billion-dollar junk food and junk product fundraising market. OCTOBER IS NATIONAL Farm to School month. It’s one of those “take the…
continue readingWhat if school fundraisers cleaned up?
There’s an awesome front page feature on FarmRaiser on the The New Food Economy‘s site. With new regulations curbing junk food sales in schools, more and more people understand that it’s time to clean up the school fundraising industry. FarmRaiser aims to shake up a billion-dollar industry by helping schools swap cookie dough and popcorn…
continue readingBellingham Schools Go Local, Turn To ‘Farmraising’ To Fund Garden Program | KPLU News for Seattle and the Northwest
Great story on FarmRaiser from KPLU: Candy bars and cookie dough are some of the traditional fundraising offerings for school kids. But with concerns about childhood obesity, selling sweet stuff sends a mixed message. Now, some schools are taking a healthier tack. By this time of year, lots of families with school-age children are experiencing…
continue readingBye-Bye Junk Food! New Company Gives Healthy Fundraising Alternatives – ParentMap
ParentMap, the go-to guide for Western Washington moms and dads, just published an article about FarmRaiser. They’ve also got a great set of resources for parents all over the country. You should check them out at www.parentmap.com. FarmRaiser connects farms and food artisans to local schools and organizations looking to raise money for fundraisers. Source: Bye-Bye…
continue readingFarmRaiser Shout-Out in LocalKicks
FarmRaiser received a nice write up in LocalKicks, a local media outlet in Alexandria, Virginia. How many times have you bought candy bars, cookie dough or pizza kits as part of a fundraiser only to have them end up in the back of your fridge, your trash, or (even worse) as part of a late…
continue readingThaw, Learn, Grow — February 2016
February is full of promise. While winter still holds us firmly in its grasp, the days start getting longer, and plants begin preparing for spring. Soon bold bulbs will peek above the cold and sodden ground, and overwintered crops will extend their first tentative green leaves, setting the stage for spring growth. Now’s the time…
continue readingHemingway Elementary Makes News with Their Second Annual FarmRaiser
Back for their second Fall FarmRaiser, students and parents at Hemingway Elementary are raising money for their school with local “beyond organic” meat supplier Wood River Sustainability Center and Idaho’s Bounty local food coop. Way to Hemingway Huskies! Students at Hemingway Elementary are launching their second annual Farm Raiser tomorrow. The students hope to raise money for…
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