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Ashland Schools Bring In More Local Food

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By the time they get to high school, young people seem capable of eating just about anything.  But even if they're not very discriminating, the people who prepare their food can be mindful of health. 

Schools have been pushing healthier menus in recent years, with the backing of governments that help provide food service. 

Ashland's schools are keeping an eye out for local suppliers, to instill the locavore spirit at an early age.  Christina Lehman visits with details.  
 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.