Digging In
Imagine a student biting into a fresh strawberry from a local farm or pulling a carrot from the school garden. Farm to school experiences spark curiosity, encourage healthy habits, and deepen students’ connections to the places where they live and learn.
There is no single blueprint for farm to school — every community is unique. Whether you are launching a new initiative or strengthening an existing program, this resource offers hands-on activities, real-world case studies, and adaptable strategies to help you expand farm to school programming.
Let’s dig in together.
Download Digging In: Farm to School Activities, Case Studies, and Resources
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Community-Centered Farm to School
Discover strategies to build meaningful partnerships, elevate student voices, and create farm to school programs that reflect your community.
Local Procurement
Learn practical ways to connect schools with local farmers, strengthen cafeteria partnerships, and increase access to fresh, locally-grown food that students are excited to eat.
Food Systems and Nutrition Education
Explore food systems, nutrition education, and food waste prevention through hands-on lessons and activities for students.
Tracking Farm to School Success
Find tools and frameworks to measure impact, gather meaningful feedback, and showcase the successes (and challenges) of your farm to school program.
Download and Customize: Multilingual Marketing Materials
Building a successful farm to school program takes creativity — and sharing your story is part of the impact. Download posters; templates for social media, flyers, and stickers; and vibrant photography of fruits and veggies to promote taste tests, new menu items, and more.
Sample Messaging Guide
Share this new resource with your community! Our Sample Messaging Guide offers simple, effective messages for outreach to your administrators, school community, and social networks.
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