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“our intent is to purchase products from local vendors in the northwest and use them in the cafeteria,” said Gaylene Scott, nutritional services director at Kootenai Health. So far the program has been well received, Scott said. Kootenai is open to working with a variety of local farmers and including local produce on the menu whenever possible.

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“This year was a challenge due to the late start in the growing season,” said cathy Boysen, administrative dieti-tian. “We have to keep an eye out for what’s in season at different times of the year. We’ve bought cherries, apples, tomatoes, plums and a lot more to use and sell in the cafeteria.”

By Andrea Kalas-Nagel

EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT EATING FRUITS AND VEGGIES

is an important aspect of having a healthy diet. Kootenai Health

is now working with local farmers and other food vendors to

create meals with only the freshest fruits and vegetables while

also helping the local economy.

Robert “Chef Bob” McDaniel is an advocate for farmers markets and locally grown fruits and vegetables.

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