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by National Farm to School Network and Center for Agriculture and Food Systems | 13-Jun-2019
The State Farm to School Policy Handbook: 2002-2018 summarizes and analyzes farm to school bills and resolutions introduced between January 1, 2002, and December 31, 2018, from the 50 states, DC, and the U.S. territories. It also include analysis of state legislative trends, summaries of proposed bills, case studies, and additional resources for advocates.
by National Farm to School Network | 19-May-2020
Farm to school programs provide a variety of benefits to students, parents, schools, communities and farmers. This fact sheet offers a research-based overview of the benefits of farm to school and a list of sources.
by National Farm to School Network | 1-Apr-2019
The toolkit includes a primer on general network models and development, a deep dive into state farm to school network best practices, case studies highlighting successful tools and tactics, and an analysis on challenges for and the future of state farm to school networks.
by National Farm to School Network | 31-Jan-2019
This resource includes a list of existing state farm to school positions - both in state agencies and in university Extension offices - four state case studies, an analysis of the current landscape of state farm to school positions, and sample job descriptions for some of the positions featured in the resource.
by Georgia Organics and Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning; | 29-Jun-2020
The purpose of this guide is to cover the most important components of farm to early care and education and give you a few tips to get started.
by National Farm to School Network and Association of State Public Health Nutritionists | 16-Jun-2020
This resource lists reasons why farm to ECE is even more relevant during a pandemic and a post-pandemic world in supporting providers in meeting the needs of children and families. This information can provide talking points and help you connect to interested providers, families, communities, and stakeholders to help build or rebuild farm to ECE initiatives and activities.
by National Farm to School Network | 16-Jun-2020
This fact sheet outlines some of the promising practices that school nutrition providers, early care and education centers, community partners, and state agencies have seen during COVID-19 while supporting local farmers and producers in accessing markets, and helping families in accessing healthy food.
by NFSN Farm to ECE Working Group- Procurement Subgroup | 26-May-2020
View this farm to ECE resource created by NFSN's Farm to ECE Working Group on farm to early care and education local food purchasing.
by Michigan Farm to ECE Network | 12-May-2020
Farm to early care and education (ECE) happens where early care and education and food systems meet. Although we are often working towards the same goals, it can be difficult for food systems and early care and education to communicate because there is not a shared language. This resource from Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems aims to begin a conversation between early care and education providers and food systems practitioners to work towards developing a shared language and fuller understanding of the common purpose we are working towards.
by Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems | 16-Apr-2020
Families and children are confronting stress and uncertainty in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents, caretakers, and early care and education providers may be looking for ways to encourage play-based learning that can teach children critical skills pertaining to this crisis - especially those related to social-emotional health. This resource from Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems outlines farm to ECE activities that can be helpful for continuing to cultivate young children's emotional wellness during this time.
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.