Local farms and schools — partners in sound nutrition

Lucia Pawloski’s son Lucas is known as the Nutritionist. At 5 years old, Lucas tells his family which vitamins are in fruits and vegetables. Lucas and his brother understand that “eating nutritious meals will help their body, mind and development,” said Pawloski, who is on the Decatur Farm to School Committee. Her family is just…

Sope Creek students, parents and faculty take care of their school's produce. Photo courtesy of Natalie Rogers

Cobb school blazes trail in promoting students’ health

Natalie Rogers knows health and exercise. She is a retired professional ballerina, a former pre-med student at UGA and currently a fitness instructor who values healthy living. A few years ago, Rogers was distressed by the lack of physical activity and the poor nutritional quality of cafeteria food that her now 10-year-old daughter experienced at…