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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy CACFP Week!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Today we’re celebrating <b>Farm to CACFP</b> — recognizing the connection between local farms and the fresh, healthy foods served in your programs every day.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">From Maine farms to your table, these foods help nourish children and older adults while supporting local agriculture and communities.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Ways to celebrate today:</b><br>
• <span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🌽</span> Serve a fruit or vegetable commonly grown in Maine<br>
• <span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🥕</span> Talk with children about where their food comes from<br>
• <span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📸</span> Share pictures or stories about farms or farmers<br>
• <span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🚜</span> Discuss how food travels from the farm to our plates<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Learning where food comes from helps build appreciation for healthy foods and the people who grow them.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Thank you for all you’ve done to celebrate CACFP Week and for the important role you play every day!<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">— Maine CACFP Team<o:p></o:p></p>
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