Farm to School encompasses efforts that bring locally or regionally produced foods into school cafeterias, hands-on learning activities such as school gardening, farm visits, and culinary classes, and integrating food-related education into the regular, standards-based classroom curriculum.
Resources as you look to develop a Farm to School partnership:
Online resources for consumers about fresh produce, eating healthy, and helping children get on the move:
One of the biggest hurdles for Delaware’s Farm to School program is finding enough producers. According to the 2019 Farm to School Census, Delaware schools spent $2,423,040 on local food, only 8% of total food spending! If you are interested in getting involved in Farm to School or would like to learn more, see below for additional resources.
Scott Schuster RD, LDN
Email: scott.schuster44@gmail.com
Phone: (302) 540-5077
Farm to School has many shapes and sizes and will vary among districts. No matter what you are looking to do or accomplish, starting a farm-to-school program can be a daunting task. Below are some resources that can help you get started.
Farm to School Month, celebrated every October, is a national campaign through the National Farm to School Network to promote the consumption of local foods. See how you can highlight Farm to School Month in your district using the resources listed below.
Farm to School Poster (8.5 x 11)
Farm to School Poster (12 x 18)
Farm to School Month Logo (Full Color)
“I Tried a New Food” Sticker
“I Ate Local Today” Sticker
Farm to School Month Bookmarks
Team Nutrition Standardized Recipes
The Institute for Child Nutrition Recipe Box
Food Corps Recipe Book
Chef Ann Foundation’s The Lunch Box
VermontFEED: New School Cuisine
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