The current economy is rough, but that hasn’t stopped the Raymore-Peculiar School District from making sure its students receive the best, most-nutritious meals.

Earlier this semester, through its Child Nutrition Program, the district began purchasing fresh produce from area vendors to serve to students.

The idea for the program was suggested after Colleen Johnston, director of child nutrition, decided that she wanted to market the Child Nutrition Program. She wanted to create a farm-to-school program.

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