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by National Farm to School Network, Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, KidsGardening | 01-May-2020
Exploring Hydroponics includes basic how-to information for growing plants hydroponically in your classroom; lesson plans to help students learn through hands-on investigations; construction plans for simple hydroponic setups; and additional reference materials to support your endeavors.
by National Farm to School Network | 29-Apr-2020
National Farm to School Network is compiling local policy asks to create a COVID-19 Local Response Template for advocates. You can pull ideas from this template, and make changes as needed, to address the needs of your community.
by National Farm to School Network | 21-Apr-2020
As the federal government continues to develop legislation to address the COVID-19 pandemic, National Farm to School Network urges policymakers to respond to this emergency in ways that will advance a more just food system.
by National Farm to School Network | 28-Apr-2020
In times of crisis, community-based relationships are vital in supporting continued healthy food access, community well being, and producer viability. Learn about starting a Mutual Aid Pod in your neighborhood with this infographic.
by National Farm to School Network | 21-Apr-2020
In this document, find a summary of information about how the federal government has done so far to allow farm to school and ECE programs to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Gro More Good | 21-Apr-2020
Gro More Good Learning Activities is a series of 72 free lessons focused on the four seasons of a garden.
by National Farm to School Network | 9-Apr-2020
National Farm to School Network has compiled information and resources related to online ordering and payment platforms accessible to small farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
by National Farm to School Network | 2-Apr-2020
National Farm to School Network Partners have shared these examples for how communities are working to keep students engaged with gardening activities during school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
by USDA | 01-Jun-2013
Garden-themed nutrition education kit for child care center staff that introduces children to: three fruits - peaches, strawberries, and cantaloupe, and three vegetables - spinach, sweet potatoes, and crookneck squash.
by National Farm to School Network | 18-Mar-2020
Compiled resources related to COVID-19 that will be relevant to the farm to school and farm to ECE community.
by National Farm to School Network | 12-Mar-2020
Current literature and research article about farm to early card and education. This list was updated March 2020.
by Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries | 12-Mar-2020
This handbook was developed to provide child and adult nutrition programs in Alabama
with instructions for the purchase of raw unprocessed agricultural products as defined
by the USDA, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) in 7 CFR 210.21(g), 7 CFR 226.22(n), and
related guidance.
by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach | 1-Mar-2017
Farm-to-school programs around the country have wrestled with the challenge of sourcing local meat. This publication series tells the story of the meat-to-school journey in northeast Iowa and what was learned along the way.
by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach | 1-Sep-2018
A research project conducted in 2014-15 tested the benefits of a partnership between area school districts and the Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative's (FFI) Iowa Food Hub - a non-profit food aggregator and distributor. This publication provides information on the project and discusses challenges faced and opportunities available in providing fresh, local foods to Iowa schools.
by Iowa State University Outreach and Extension | 1-Sep-2018
By partnering with a food hub, a school district can significantly increase its local food purchases. This publication provides information from a pilot program used to grow farm to school purchases in northeast Iowa.
by Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative, ISU Extension and Outreach, and Luther College Center for Sustainable Communities | 12-Mar-2020
The NE Iowa Farm to School Cycle Menu was created by school food service directors as an easy way to incorporate more Iowa-grown foods onto school lunch trays.
by NC Department of Health and Human Services | 12-Mar-2020
The CACFP Seasonal Menus are designed to inspire programs to use seasonal, locally grown foods when possible. The menus are four-week cycle menus with a breakfast, lunch/supper, and snack.
by Georgia Department of Early Care and Early Learning | 01-Aug-2019
This manual further clarifies the procurement requirements that this State Agency requires all
institutions to follow in order to comply with the Federal procurement processes and charge of
program expenditures.
by Michigan State University | 1-Jan-2018
This guide is intended to help Michigan State Head Start programs increase the amount of local foods they purchase and use for early care and education (ECE) programs serving children of migrant and seasonal farm workers.
by Georgia Department of Public Health and Georgia Organics | 2-Sep-2014
This guide provides an introduction and best practices on how to procure local foods for child nutrition programs
and uses examples from farm to school programs across Georgia.