Marietta City Schools pilot program sprouts nutritious meals in partnership with local farmers

Marietta City Schools is one of two school districts in the state participating in the Georgia ACRE Collective's Local Foods Incentive School Pilot Program, which allows MCS to partner with local farmers to provide organic ingredients and meals to increase nutrition awareness to their students. (Courtesy of Marietta City Schools)

Jacquelyn Martin / Jacquelyn Martin

Updated on Jan. 22, 2025 at 3: 38 p.m.

Marietta City Schools is starting the new year off fresh, both in education and nutrition.

The school district is one of three in the state participating in the Georgia ACRE Collective’s Local Foods Incentive School Pilot Program, which allows MCS to partner with local farmers to provide organic ingredients and meals to increase nutrition awareness to students.