BCSS Nutrition Earns Golden Radish Award for 2023-24

The Barrow County School System has been honored with the prestigious Golden Radish Award for the school year 2023-2024! This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of our School Nutrition Department in promoting farm-to-school initiatives.

School Nutrition Director Nicole Trunk was recently recognized for her exceptional leadership and dedication to enhancing our students’ nutrition through farm-to-school programs. The Golden Radish Award is presented by the Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Department of Agriculture, Georgia Department of Public Health, and the UGA Cooperative Extension to school districts in Georgia that demonstrate extraordinary efforts in farm-to-school activities.

“I am so proud of our schools, our farmers, and our community who helped us receive this award! We are committed to providing our students with fresh locally grown foods,” said School Nutrition Director Nicole Trunk.

The Georgia Farm to School Award exemplifies the ongoing efforts within Georgia to create healthier, more sustainable food environments for students while supporting local farmers. Barrow County Schools looks forward to building on this success and continuing to nourish both students and the community through farm-to-school programs.

This award is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our entire school community in providing fresh, locally sourced meals to our students.

From left to right: Ms. LaToya Osmani, WIC Director, Georgia Department of Public Health, Richard Woods, Georgia State School Superintendent, Nicole Trunk, Director of School Nutrition, Dr. Linette Dodson, Georgia School Nutrition State Director, & Dr. Fred Rayfield, Farm to School Director, Georgia Department of Agriculture.