Organic school lunches -- A pipe dream?

I've complained about school lunches here before, so I'm pleased to report that while visiting my daughter's school recently, I learned that things are improving. In addition to the spaghetti that was being served, kids could pile on a side salad with extra veggies, in addition to the fruit that was also served. And at the silverware table were large bowls of raw carrots and sliced apples for anyone who wanted them. Baby steps are still steps in the right direction, I think.

Still, my dream is that every school child could eat like the kids do at the Kansas School Academy, which participates in Bistro Kids Farm 2 School program. Students at the school eat whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies, and dairy, all of it organic, hormone and antibiotic-free.

Though I think organic lunches are a noble goal, I'd be happy if kids just had access to healthier food every day. Sadly, until there's an overhaul of the entire system, that doesn't seem likely. Kiersten Furquain, operator of Bistro Kids, won't even work with public schools due to the massive amount of red tape.