Mar 29, 2011Industry Encourages Comments to Keep Potatoes in Schools
The deadline for comments on the USDA’s proposal to reduce the number of servings of certain vegetables, including potatoes, is fast approaching. April 13 is the fnal day for comments on this proposal. Help keep potatoes in the school lunch program by going to this website, where you’ll find reasons to keep potatoes in schools, a sample letter to send to USDA, an online government comment form and USDA staff contacts.
In a recent email, John Keeling, executive vice president and CEO of the National Potato Council, urged everyone in the potato industry to get involved. Keeling suggests that you:
- Submit your own comments to USDA.
- Discuss this important issue with your local school districts, school foodservice directors, PTA or parents organization.
- Contact your local media with this information.
- Tell your doctors, nutritionists, anyone one who might be concerned about the health of today’s school children.
