New York Involved Groups and Organizations

The following organizations have resources and information to help with your local Farm to School program.
New York School Nutrition Association
The New York School Nutrition Association has been supportive of farm to school efforts in the state.

Cornell Farm to School Program
The Cornell Farm to School Program conducts research and shares information designed to increase the capacity of extension educators and other community leaders to develop farm to school connections.

Foodlink NY with Freshwise Farms
Foodlink is the Feeding America regional food bank, which rescues and redistributes over 11 million pounds of food annually to a network of 450 member agencies in a 10-county area in Central and Western New York. Foodlink’s vision is to build a hunger-free community and sustainable regional food system in which every individual has access to nutritious food and is empowered with the tangible skills to lead a healthy and productive life. We pursue this vision through an innovative collection of initiatives including a farm to school program at Freshwise Farms; a local farm growing organic and hydroponic produce. Freshwise Farms is currently developing a comprehensive, exploratory learning experience at our farm for learners of all ages. Discourse serves as a foundation for all of our lessons as we are deeply rooted in the idea that the most meaningful way to engage students is through active discussion. As such, our currently expanding farm curriculum grows from starting conversations about some big questions regarding food and its relationship with our environment, culture, and health.

Baum Forum
The organization facilitates an on-going dialogue on food and farming issues, focusing on the preservation of a healthy, diversified food system. Through a program of conferences and seminars, the Forum offers a variety of perspectives to a broad audience of the professional food and agriculture community, educators, and concerned citizens.

NY Farms!
NY Farms! is a broad based statewide coalition of organizations, individuals, businesses, agencies and institutions, committed to the future of New York's farms and families. NY Farms! website provides farm to school information and resources.

FoodChange
FoodChange (formerly the Community Food Resource Center) aims to improve lives through nutrition, education and financial empowerment. FoodChange is a primary partner in the SchoolFood Plus Iniative and home of the CookShop Program.