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by National Farm to School Network | 13-Sep-2016
Downloadable and customizable bookmark to celebrate National Farm to School Month. Two download options are available: 8.5x11 layout for easy printing and a single bookmark template.
by USDA Food and Nutrition Service, National Farm to School Network | 26-Aug-2016
USDA's Farm to School Program and the National Farm to School Network hosted a webinar providing an in-depth review of the 2015 Farm to School Census. Presenters summarized the Farm to School Census website and highlighted the raw data files and data explorer tool.
by Willamette Farm and Food Coalition | 31-Aug-2016
This resource is a step-by-step guide for teachers on implementing successful farm field trips. The Toolkit also includes funding sources, supplemental classroom lessons, and a list of recommended local farms in Lane County, Oregon.
by Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy | 31-Aug-2016
This research brief describes the background study that led to the conception of the GREEN (Garden Resources, Education, and Environment Nexus) Tool and highlights how it can be used to strengthen school gardens. The tool as a whole can help school garden leaders develop and sustain a garden that is well integrated into the school.
by Keep It Sacred National Native Network | 31-Aug-2016
Traditional Native cultures believe that this food is not only for nutrition but it is a way of life. This resource guide is offered to support increased interest and knowledge of Traditional Foods to support the health, well-being, and prosperity of Alaska Native and American Indian People.
by Community Groundworks; Wisconsin Partnership Program | 31-Aug-2016
This document serves as a guide for effectively integrating school garden language into a school wellness policy. Research supports school gardening as a strategy to improve childhood health. Using school garden language ensures students far into the future will benefit from the garden.
by University of Wisconsin-Extension; Community Groundworks; Wisconsin Partnership Program | 31-Aug-2016
As youth gardens continue to gain widespread popularity, the need for knowledgeable, community-minded volunteers is also on the rise. This publication provides Extension educators and school garden coordinators with tips for creating mutually beneficial relationships between Master Garden Volunteers and school gardens, so that both come away asking for more!
by CIAS Wisconsin Farm to School | 7-Jul-2015
This resources features three farm to school communities and the diverse ways they have nurtured sustainable community-supported programs. Resource also includes steps and suggestions for building sustainable farm to school programs.
by Tennessee Department of Education, School Nutrition Program | 18-Aug-2016
This document provides an overview of farm to school activities in Tennessee, including state statistics and benefits of participating in farm to school activities.
by Jersey Fresh Farm to School | 12-Aug-2016
This toolkit provides farm to school activity ideas and suggestions for celebrating Jersey Fresh Farm to School Week and National Farm to School Month.
by National Farm to School Network | 11-Aug-2016
The toolkit contains includes information about Farm to School Month 2016 activities, a sample press release, suggested social media posts and graphics, example text for newsletters and ideas and tips for making media pitches.
by ASAP Growing Minds | 29-Jul-2016
This Crunch Guide includes information on sourcing local products, ways to connect to curriculum, a press release template to help you share your Crunch with the local community, and more.
by Food Research & Action Center | 29-Jul-2016
This fact sheet offers steps for organizing, planning and hosting a Child Nutrition site visit for Members of Congress, as well as state and local elected officials.
by National Farm to School Network | 20-Jul-2016
De la granja al pre-escolar ofrece múltiples estrategias para mejorar la salud de los niños y las comunidades. Esta lista ofrece algunos primeros pasos sencillos para desarrollar un programa. [Resource in Spanish]
by National Farm to School Network | 15-Jul-2016
This webinar focus on celebrating and connecting with diverse cultures and communities through farm to early care and education initiatives.
by Farm to Table New Mexico and National Farm to School Network | 14-Jul-2016
This fact sheet highlights four Native farm to school programs and the key values that make them successful.
by National Farm to School Network | 13-Jul-2016
This fact sheet provides strategies for starting and sustaining farm to school activities in Native communities.
by National Farm to School Network | 1-Jun-2016
The farm to school movement began in the late 1990s with a few schools in different states and has grown to more than 42,000 schools (42 percent of U.S. schools) in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. This graphic illustrates the growth in farm to school activities by number of programs and number of states reporting since 1997.
by National Farm to School Network | 30-May-2016
This fact sheet offers an overview of National Farm to School Month and how individuals and organizations can get involved in their communities and engage with the National Farm to School Network's 2016 campaigns.
by National Farm to School Network | 26-Apr-2016
The National Farm to School Network is bringing a wave of Seed Change to states and communities poised for significant farm to school growth. This fact sheet explains Seed Change strategies, outcomes and successes.