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FARM TO SCHOOL
Farm to School programs connect schools with local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing health and nutrition education opportunities that will last a lifetime, and supporting local small farmers.
A typical Farm to School Program may include:
- An edible school garden, planted by maintained by students, teachers, parents, school staff and community members.
- An Integrated curriculum focusing on nutrition, science, biology, math and local community history.
- Farm field trips and farm education that explores local economics, biological systems, local environmental issues and the holistic connection that links food, health, the environment, and local economics.
- Hands on food preparation and taste testings featuring fresh, local foods
Watch this video for a great intro on Farm to School efforts !
Georgia Organics Farm to School program activities:
- Monthly e-Bite newsletter.
- Comprehensive Farm to School programs which include cross-curricular lessons, student gardening, hands-on cooking demonstrations, farm tours and local food procurement into school meals.
- Key partners with school districts and schools to help integrate district-wide Farm to School initiatives.
- Consults with schools on school gardens and Farm to School activities.
- Advocates for policy on the local, state and national level.
- Initiating the Georgia Farm to School Alliance to collaborate and partner with key education and policy stakeholders.
Sign up for the monthly Farm to School e-bite newsletter by emailing erin@georgiaorganics.org
Interested in the Child Nutrition Act reauthorization? See these links:
Frequently Asked Questions
Case Studies and Tools to Get Started
Toolkit for Teachers
Policy
Other Resources
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July 1, 2009
Action Alert! Fund Farm to School programs - click here
Georgia School Planting Calendar
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