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by National Farm to School Network | 21-Mar-2017
This webinar discussed new opportunities for farm to school under the newest authorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, called the Every Student Succeeds Act.
by National Farm to School Network | 07-Mar-2017
This toolkit is designed for educators, advocates, parents, and farm to school and ECE stakeholders to understand and act upon the opportunities under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
by pfc Social Impact Advisors | 18-Jan-2017
Six case studies highlight best practices from service providers using farm to ECE as an approach to support health, wellness, high-quality education, and community change.
by Healthy Schools Campaign | 1-Dec-2016
This resource provides practical resource to support advocates who are interested in working with state-level policymakers to develop state ESSA plans.
by North Carolina Farm to Preschool Network | 1-Dec-2016
This resource helps child care centers and family child care homes integrate farm to ECE activities into their curriculum while addressing the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS).
by FamilyFarmed.org | 1-Apr-2013
This Food Safety Garden manual covers every element of food safety for all stakeholder involved in the school garden, from students to school food service.
by National Farm to School Network | 18-Jan-2017
Current literature and research article about farm to early card and education
by Mississippi Farm to School Network | 1-Dec-2016
This guide offers seven steps for creating a successful school garden, from forming a strong garden committee to planting and harvesting.
by National Farm to School Network | 11-Jan-2017
This webinar recording shares highlights of the Good Food, Great Kids project, which developed a series of case studies on the emerging benefits of farm to early care and education.
by Green Mountain Farm-To-School | 03-Jan-2017
This Taste Test Guide has the information, curriculum, and recipes needed for schools and cafeterias to implement monthly Vermont Harvest of the Month taste tests.
by Louisiana Farm to School Alliance | 13-May-2016
This fact sheet provides an overview of SB 420 - The Louisiana Farm to School Program Act. Information includes goals of the legislation and proven impacts of farm to school activities in Louisiana.
by University of Minnesota Extension | 1-May-2016
This report is a confluence of historical milestones, relationships, and opportunities that highlight a shared farm to school story in Minnesota.
by Island Grown Schools Farm to School | 15-Oct-2016
This toolkit from Island Grown Schools, Martha's Vineyard's Farm to School Program, hones in on priority curricular units for every grade level, preschool through 12th grade. Included is a compilation of learning units, along with the related teaching standards, activities, and assessment tools.
by National Farm to School Network | 12-Oct-2016
In this webinar, speakers from NFSN, USDA and MSU CRFS share tips for getting started, strategies for success, and innovative models that are scaling local purchasing practices in ECE settings.
by National Farm to School Network | 06-Oct-2016
Local school wellness policies are written documents that guide school districts’ efforts to establish school environments that support healthy eating and physical activity. Check out these resources for ways to get involved in making sure farm to school is included in your school's wellness policies.
by ASAP: Growing Minds | 27-Sep-2016
This farm to preschool toolkit contains information about getting started with farm to preschool, rules and regulations, recommendations for local procurement, and monthly resources (sample recipe card and sticker, and food and farm based lesson plans).
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 Oregon Farm to School and School Garden Network | 21-Mar-2018
This Toolkit is a step-by-step guide for implementing successful farm field trips, with a new focus on tools for educating students about the important role of farmworkers in our food system.
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.