Interacting with all these hopeful kids with their entire lives in front of them, while exploring the farm with great awe, gives me an uneasy pause.

"Fresh is best" and "buy local" were the mantras Tuesday as Region 7 and 8 Education Service Centers officials toured Doodley Dee's Organic Farm in Karnack ‐ in the hopes of encouraging East Texas schools to buy local, organic produce in the future.

Foresight and courage from the Jefferson Texas Independent School District is reaching out to the hearts and minds (and bodies) of their students. An effort is being made to teach students how to rethink their food choices.

What a bold move! How did this courageous effort start?

Doodley Dee’s Farm is extremely encouraged and happy that Jefferson, Texas ISD made the effort to include organic food in student lunches.

What a great first step!