Nourishing the Nation One Tray at a Time: Farm to School Initiatives in the Child Nutrition Reauthorization is a policy platform for expansion of farm to school initiatives supported on a federal level. The resource gives a brief history of farm to school initiatives within the context of previous Child Nutrition Acts and outlines the…
USDA Farm to School Team – 2010 Summary ReportIn 2009, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) formed a Farm to School Team, comprised of staff from both the Food and Nutrition Service and Agricultural Marketing Service, to gain a greater understanding of the variables that affect farm to school; determine what needs exist for the school districts and farmers to begin, progress, or…
Grow, Cook, Teach! A Resource Guide for Farm to School Activities“Grow, Cook Teach!” contains basic information about many programs and organizations that are defining and expanding the farm to school concept. Whether you are interested in learning about funding sources for school gardens, after-school cooking classes showcasing local produce, or ways to teach students about what’s growing on the farm, you’ll find useful references here.
Going Local- Paths to Success for Farm to School Programs“Going Local” showcases innovative farm to school programs from around the country. Case studies highlight program operations and accomplishments as well as the barriers that have been faced and the tactics used to overcome these challenges. With case studies from California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Oregon, the publication provides a…
Feeding Our Future: A Farm to School Program Guide“Feeding Our Future: A Farm to School Program Guide” is a toolkit for practitioners who are interested in implementing Farm to School programs in their local communities. Highlighted in this guide are four groups with diverse approaches who are using the innovative model of Farm to School to improve children’s health and help bring business…