In celebration of National farm to School Month, this webinar will offer an introductory look at farm to school. Three speakers will discuss the three core elements of farm to school: procurement, education and school gardens.

For the last year, the National Farm to School Network has been in dialogue with partners and gathering information on how farm to school can be lifted up in the 2015 Child Nutrition Reauthorization. Please join NFSN in a conversation about specific opportunities to support farm to school in CNR2015, and how you can partner in this effort in the coming months.

The webinar will introduce the different components of Evaluation for Transformation: A Cross-Sectoral Evaluation Framework for Farm to School" and highlight how different users can use it effectively for their unique needs.

This resource defines the outcomes that farm to school has the potential to achieve and it offers common language, guidelines and metrics to understand those outcomes for the first time. The framework is organized around four key sectors: public health, community economic development, education and environmental quality.

Three versions of the National Farm to School Month logo for use on promotional materials. Full color, one color and black only.

This website provides links to the archives of the National Farm to School Network's Farm to Preschool E-newsletter.

Use this training template to teach educators how to communicate with administrators about the importance of farm to school. The template consists of a customizable slide deck, speaker notes, handouts and an evaluation form.

Use this training template to teach educators about how to incorporate farm to school activities through experiential education. The template consists of a customizable slide deck, speaker notes, handouts and an evaluation form.

Use this training template to teach child nutrition professionals the basic skills they need to prepare and serve local products, such as knife skills and batch cooking. The template consists of a customizable slide deck, speaker notes, handouts and an evaluation form.

Use this training template to educate preschool and early care providers about how to incorporate farm to preschool activities through experiential education. The template consists of a customizable slide deck, speaker notes, handouts and an evaluation form.

Use this training template to teach preschool/early child care providers how to successfully engage families in farm to preschool activities and why engagement is important. The template consists of a customizable slide deck, speaker notes, handouts and an evaluation form.

Use this training template to teach preschool and early care providers about getting started with farm to preschool. The template consists of a customizable slide deck, speaker notes, handouts and an evaluation form.

Use this training template to guide child nutrition professionals through the process of conducting a self-assessment to gauge their school/districts's readiness to start or expand farm to school practices. The materials offer a great overview of farm to school and the steps involved in getting started. The template consists of a customizable slide deck, speaker notes, handouts and an evaluation form.

Use this training template to teach educators what farm to school is and how to incorporate farm to school lessons in the classroom (and outside the classroom). The template consists of a customizable slide deck, speaker notes, handouts and an evaluation form.

Use this training template to educate farmers and other food producers about the ways farm to school can add value to their business. The template consists of a customizable slide deck, speaker notes, handouts and an evaluation form.

Use this training template to educate farmers about the role they can play in farm to school and farm-based education. The template consists of a customizable slide deck, speaker notes, handouts and an evaluation form.

Use this training template to teach farmers how to navigate the school food system and sell their products to schools. The template consists of a customizable slide deck, speaker notes, handouts and an evaluation form.

Use this training template to teach child nutrition professionals what local procurement is, why it is important and how to purchase local. The template consists of a customizable slide deck, speaker notes, handouts and an evaluation form.

All slide presentations from Lightning Talks presented at the 7th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference. Files are linked via Google Drive in a zipped folder and might take a while to download.

All slide presentations from the three short courses conducted at the 7th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference. Topics include evaluation, food safety and farm visits. Files are linked via Google Drive in a zipped folder and might take a while to download.

All slide presentations from plenary sessions at the 7th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference. Files are linked via Google Drive in a zipped folder and might take a while to download.

All presentations and materials from the "Farm to Preschool" workshop track at the 7th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference. Files are linked via Google Drive in a zipped folder and might take a while to download.

All presentations and materials from the "School Gardens" workshop track at the 7th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference. Files are linked via Google Drive in a zipped folder and might take a while to download.

All presentations and materials from the "Growing the Farm to Cafeteria Movement" workshop track at the 7th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference. Files are linked via Google Drive in a zipped folder and might take a while to download.

All presentations and materials from the "Farm to Cafeteria Throughout the Community" workshop track at the 7th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference. Files are linked via Google Drive in a zipped folder and might take a while to download.

All presentations and materials from the "Messaging for Success" workshop track at the 7th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference. Files are linked via Google Drive in a zipped folder, and might take a while to download.

All presentations and materials from the "Local and Sustainable Food Procurement Strategies" workshop track at the 7th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference. Files are linked via Google Drive in a zipped folder, and might take a while to download.

All presentations and materials from the "Evaluating, Measuring and Reporting Impact" workshop track at the 7th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference. Files are linked via Google Drive in a zipped folder and might take a while to download.

All presentations and materials from the "Growing an Equitable and Just Food System " workshop track at the 7th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference. Files are linked via Google Drive in a zipped folder and might take a while to download.

All presentations and materials from the "Food Hubs and Infrastructure Growth" workshop track at the 7th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference. Files are linked via Google Drive in a zipped folder and might take a while to download.

All presentations and materials from the "Policy and Advocacy Across the Farm to Cafeteria Movement" workshop track at the 7th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference. Files are linked via Google Drive in a zipped folder and might take a while to download.

All presentations and materials from the "Education, Training and Professional Development" workshop track at the 7th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference. Files are linked via Google Drive in a zipped folder and might take a while to download.

All presentations and materials from the "Building Power Through Partnerships and Networks" workshop track at the 7th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference. Files are in a zipped folder and might take a while to download.

The National Farm to School Network convened a group of 18 experienced farm to school and preschool practitioners to develop a series of peer-training templates. Each training template consists of a customizable slide deck, speaker notes, handouts and an evaluation form. The project was funded in part by by the Newman's Own Foundation.

In many communities across the country, food banks are emerging as community food hubs, connecting local farms to other markets, including schools. Some food banks are engaged in other farm to school activities including experiential farm education. This webinar features individuals who are leading this model at their local food banks.

The current Child Nutrition Act is set to expire in September 2015. Every 4-5 years, an opportunity arises, through the reauthorization of this important legislation, to evaluate, support and improve child nutrition programs. Join NFSN Policy & Strategic Partnerships Director, Helen Dombalis, for a discussion of Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2015.

Summer is almost here, and school doors will soon be closing, yet many kids across the country will still enjoy healthy, local foods thanks to summer feeding programs. Join this Lunch Bites webinar to learn about on-the-ground examples of Farm to School in summer feeding programs.

Join us to hear about two examples where local/state governments are key partners in supporting the growth of farm to school programs. Speakers will be Donna Oberg with the Healthy Eating and Active Living Program at Public Health Seattle & King County and Edith Murnane with the City of Boston's Office of Food Initiatives.

Learn about the finance industry���s interest in financing Farm to School related enterprises. Discussion topics will include the types of organizations and projects best suited for debt financing as well as standard benchmarks required to qualify for a loan. Presenters: Ted Levinson and Kate Danaher, RSF Social Finance.

This webinar will address these challenges and offer specific strategies and recommendations to successfully connect school garden produce with the school food service programs. Hear about great garden successes from New York and Connecticut school districts and these programs' impacts on students and their food experiences.

Come learn about professional development for school food service workers based on hands-on, family-style cooking classes incorporating seasonal ingredients and global flavor profiles. Intro to the methodology used to increase the confidence in cooking with fresh foods and how that impacts the purchasing of fresh ingredients and helps to create a sustainable Farm to School lunch

Learn about the NFSN's Farm to Preschool initiative. Participants will be introduced to the Farm to Preschool movement and resources, find out how to get involved, and get a closer look at some example programs from across the country.

This webinar will release the results of an internal survey conducted by the NFSN that demonstrates the growth of Farm to School across the country. It will also highlight past research that demonstrates the important role Farm to School plays in supporting healthy children and healthy communities.

Join members of the Farm Based Education and Farm to School Communities across the country to discuss how to develop educational experiences on farms and in gardens that reflect classroom curricula goals. We���ll discuss strategies for developing lessons and activities that reflect classroom curriculum and meet standards.

Come explore FoodHub ��� A FREE virtual networking tool that makes it easy for schools to find farmers and food producers. Join us as we take a step-by-step look at how FoodHub has helped schools find farmers in their area with simple search tools, comprehensive profiles and a dynamic marketplace.

At most schools, summer vacation inconveniently coincides with the peak growing season, creating a challenge for school garden coordinators. Dorothy Mullen and Beth Feehan will discuss the possibilities and provide successful examples for a variety of garden situations.

Getting a program off the ground is just the first hurdle. How can we build programs that are sustainable beyond their initial funding and aren't tied to the success of one or two passionate leaders?

Complying with local regulations and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) is usually worth the time and money for farmers who want to work with schools and other large buyers, but it can seem daunting. This webinar will appeal most to farmers who are new to GAP or Farm to School and nutrition directors with questions about Farm to School and food safety.

How can Farm-Based Education support the work of Farm to School programs? What should you keep in mind when you are working with students on a farm? You'll hear tips about making these connections and you'll leave with ideas for developing farm-based education opportunities that support student learning.

How LAUSD eliminated commodity foods, significantly increased purchase of fruits and vegetables within a 200 mile radius, dramatically changed the lunch menu, and did it without an increase in budget!

Want to learn tips for bringing dynamic cooking experiences to children? Ever wonder which recipes work best in the classroom setting? Whether you are a community organizer, parent or teacher, this webinar will offer key considerations and solutions to cooking in the classroom.

This webinar will highlight impacts from a national multi-site evaluation of Farm to School programs conducted by UNC, share tools and evaluation strategies and provide a framework for identifying and using preferred methods of evaluation by Farm to School programs across the country.

This fact sheet describes and explains how to organize "farm-raisers" a fundraising option for farm to school programs.