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.
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