The links in this category include information on the farm-to-school and sea-to-school initiatives.
Mass Farm and Sea to School
Link | Description |
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Farm to School Planning Toolkit | Designed for use by schools, school districts, and community partners, the toolkit is filled with tips, examples, insights from others, and lists of resources for further research. |
Growing Minds Farm to School: Taste Tests | Guidance on how to implement a farm to school taste test to allow students to try local foods. |
Mass Farm to School Project Harvest of the Month | A campaign to promote a different Massachusetts-grown crop each month in school cafeterias across the state, from September through February. |
Promoting Vegetables and Fruits in School Meals | A Lesson from the National Food Service Management Institute to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. |
Setting the Table for Success | A Toolkit for Increasing Local Food Purchasing by Institutional Food Service Management. |
The Dirt: USDA’s Office of Community Food Systems E-letter | The Dirt e-letter includes news and notes from FNS's Office of Community Food Systems with updates, webinar info and grantee success stories. |
USDA Farm to School Fact Sheets | The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Team offers over 20 different fact sheets on a variety of topics, ranging from school gardening to local meat. |
USDA: Farm to School Grant Program | Explore various Farm to School grant options to help bring this concept to your school. |