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by Emily Dwyer | 01-Apr-2010
This publication seeks to profile work underway in Native America to restore traditional food systems for children in tribal schools. The report is organized into a series of community profiles featuring successes, but also highlighting the various setbacks that may occur in localizing tribal food systems and instituting farm to cafeteria programs.
by dcgreens | 18-Mar-2010
This guide is designed to help schools and particularly food service providers find cost-effective ways to serve healthy, local foods in school meals.
by Schafft K., Hinrichs C.C., Bloom D.J. | 15-Mar-2010
This mixed method study examines the current forms, organization, and policy needs of FTS programming in the state of Pennsylvania.
by Izumi B.T., Alaimo K., Hamm M.W. | 1-Mar-2010
This qualitative study used a case study approach to explore the potential of farm-to-school programs to simultaneously improve children's diets and provide farmers with viable market opportunities.
by University of Illinois Extension | 10-Feb-2010
Get ready to make learning about gardens, flowers, vegetables and the principles of horticulture a really fun experience for yourself and for the children you teach. This website is meant for 4th grade students to learn about the beauty of gardens, and the care involved in planning, nurturing and enjoying the benefits of gardening in a variety of spaces and places.
by University of Illinois Extension | 10-Feb-2010
This website has been designed for use by elementary grades, but can be adapted and modified by adding activities and study skills appropriate for that grade level. This program is interdisciplinary and is designed to introduce students to produce they may not be familiar with by talking a little bit about fun facts and nutritional information.
by KidsGardening.org | 10-Feb-2010
KidsGardening.org is a website that provides grants and free materials for educators and families so that they may use gardening as a resource for learning.
by | 13-Jan-2010
This resolution, passed in 2010, establishes the second week of November as Farm to School Week in Virginia. This resolution can be used as an example for other states hoping to establish weeks, months or days honoring farm to school.
by University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems. | 01-Jan-2010
This document provides model wellness policy language related to farm to school activities.
by Seeking Common Ground | 21-Dec-2009
This “How To” summarizes our recent success in establishing a sustainable Farm to Cafeteria effort. Its intent is to help you do the same.
by Harvard Graduate School of Education | 1-Nov-2009
How to Develop a Logic Model for Districtwide Family Engagement Strategies is a step-by-step guide to help you understand and develop a logic model for districtwide family engagement efforts.
by Oregon State University's College of Agricultural Sciences | 1-Sep-2009
Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences developed the Food for Thought curriculum for high school students. It incorporates reading comprehension and hands-on activities for science, social studies, and language arts, all linked to the state’s educational benchmarks. Most of the activities can be completed during one class period; they are flexible enough to fit into existing lesson plans.
by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | 22-Jul-2009
This comprehensive resource includes strategies in 10 policy areas, including supporting farm to school and school garden efforts and local foods, lists of key stakeholders, tips on how to start programs, and examples of policies that states and communities have implemented successfully.
by Oregon Deptartment of Education | 17-Jul-2009
The Oregon Department of Education has a Farm To School and School Garden Web page with news announcements and resources.
by ATTRA | 9-Jul-2009
As the local food movement has gained momentum in the past decade, the number of farm to institution programs across the nation also has grown. This publication offers examples and insight into the farm to institution world. Farmers, food-service managers, and community members can use this publication to gain knowledge and resources about how to begin or expand a farm to institution program.
by Cooking with Kids, Inc. | 12-Jun-2009
Cooking with Kids motivates and empowers elementary school students to make healthy food choices. Through hands-on nutrition education activities, kindergarten through 6th grade students explore, prepare, and enjoy fresh, affordable foods from around the world.
by MSU Center for Regional Food System and Michigan State University | 09-Jun-2009
Michigan Farm to School is a portal for information and a venue for sharing ideas, tools, and resources to support these and other efforts to link schools with local agriculture in Michigan.
by Life Lab Science Program | 26-May-2009
Since 1979 Life Lab Science Program has supported science and garden-based education through publications, professional development, and innovative programs. This website provides resources (paid and free), videos, activities, and more about garden-based education.
by Washington State Department of Agriculture | 26-May-2009
This website provides information about the WSDA Farm-to-School Program as well as program staff contact information.
by Parmer S.M., Salisbury-Glennon J., Shannon D., Struempler B. | 1-May-2009
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a school garden on children's fruit and vegetable knowledge, preference, and consumption.