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Feb

Traditional Foods in Montana School Meals

Toolkit for native foods in Montana school meal programs This toolkit, created in partnership by Montana No Kid Hungry and Indigikitchen, is designed to help school food service professionals identify, procure, and successfully incorporate traditional, healthy foods into their breakfast and lunch programs. It is also a teaching tool to educate those interested in traditional...
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05
Jan

The Good Food Purchasing Initiative’s Guide for Growers and Food Businesses

Attention growers & food businesses! Are you interested in selling to schools and other public institutions? The Chicago Food Policy Action Council has created The Good Food Purchasing Initiative’s Guide for Growers and Food Businesses! While developed for the metro-Chicago area, growers and food businesses in other areas may benefit from this guide’s information on values-based procurement and more. ...
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12
Aug

State Farm to School Policy Handbook: 2002-2020

Our neighbours to the south, National Farm to School Network, and the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law School are pleased to announce the release of the updated State Farm to School Policy Handbook: 2002-2020! The Handbook summarizes and analyzes all 546 farm to school bills and resolutions introduced between 2002 and 2020 from the 50...
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16
Nov

Achieving A Racially Just Food System

The U.S. National Farm to School Network (NFSN) has issued a call to action: by 2025, 100% of communities will hold power in a racially just food system. We can all learn from some of the ways NFSN has shared they are working toward this — by looking at how they’re advocating for values-based policies,...
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01
Sep

Food Justice is Racial Justice

US National Farm to School Network Movement Meeting Oct 14, 2020 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) How can we shift power in our communities to create a more just food system? What community capital – resources outside of money – can help us create radical change in the ways we grow, prepare and...
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Farm-to-School Grant Funding Increases Children’s Access to Local Fruits and Vegetables in Oregon
17
Apr

Farm-to-School Grant Funding Increases Children’s Access to Local Fruits and Vegetables in Oregon

This report measures the reach of Oregon’s legislated farm-to-school grant program among school districts and children, particularly low income, and examines changes in local purchasineg, particularly fruit and vegetables, and the use of produce from school gardens in school meals.  Read the full article Authors: Kristen C. Giombi, RTI International Anupama Joshi, National Farm to...
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Why Farm-to-Institution Sourcing is the Sleeping Giant of Local Food
25
Jan

Why Farm-to-Institution Sourcing is the Sleeping Giant of Local Food

Strategists are following the money to schools, corporate cafeterias, and hospitals in hopes of rebuilding local economies and bringing healthy food access—literally in through the back door. The next time someone points to the need for more farmers’ markets as a way to help move local food from a trend to a substantive cultural shift,...
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03
Jan

Denver’s New Sales Tax is the First in the Nation to Benefit Kids’ Health

The unprecedented new measure establishes a minimal sales tax to support healthy food access and food education programs for Denver youth over the next 10 years. The biggest takeaway from the recent election night in Colorado was the state’s historic blue wave, with Democratic candidates winning every statewide office and taking control of the state Senate. But...
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What School Lunches Have to Do With Fixing Wealth Inequality
22
Nov

What School Lunches Have to Do With Fixing Wealth Inequality

Photo: Photo by Steve Debenport/Getty Images  Dismantling a capitalist food system could begin with schools, which nationwide spend about $3 billion on food contracts. Once a year, Russell Farms in Brackney, Pennsylvania, hosts a harvest celebration, where students from nearby Tioga Central School District in New York state get to visit, talk to farmers and pick...
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Results from the 2018 National Farm to Early Care and Education Survey
13
Sep

Growing Healthy Futures for All Children

2018 US National Farm to Early Care and Education Survey The National Farm to School Network, in partnership with Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems, launched the 2018 National Farm to Early Care and Education Survey in the spring of 2018. We heard from 2,030 respondents serving 255,257 children in 46 states about current farm to ECE initiatives, including...
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Timeline photosMeet #F2SBC23 Keynote Speaker Jared Qwustenuxun Williams! As an Indigenous foods educator, chef, writer, and consultant, Jared has dedicated his life and career to sharing traditional Salish foods and culture.Join us at the "Planting the Seed” F2SBC Conference on May 18-19 to engage with Jared about Indigenous food sovereignty and inspiring future generations. bit.ly/F2SBC23-Register. ... See MoreSee Less
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# ✅🍎 **Nominate a school food champion in your community!**To honour school food champions across Canada, we’re launching *“Food Connects Features” *a series of profiles that will be featured on our website and in upcoming newsletters to celebrate the people who help make vibrant school food programs possible for students in Canada.**Do you want to see a school food champion from your community featured?****Submit a nomination here: **https://rb.gy/gmt9sb#farm2school #foodconnects #schoolfood #schoolfoodchampion #localfood #CommunityConnection #foodconnects _____# ✅🍎 **Mettez de l’avant une personne championne de l’alimentation scolaire dans votre communauté!**Pour rendre hommage aux championnes et champions de l’alimentation scolaire à travers le Canada, nous lançons « *L’alimentation, ça rapproche : portraits* », une série d’articles présentés sur notre site Web et dans les prochaines infolettre qui vise à célébrer celles et ceux qui contribuent à rendre possibles des programmes alimentaires scolaires dynamiques pour les élèves du Canada.**Souhaitez-vous qu’une championne ou un champion de l’alimentationscolaire de votre communauté soit mis en vedette?**[PROPOSEZ UNE CANDIDATURE](docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOuavbOZv0RQXOFj5p5MsXKWHaDBH-8HSuz1ofyQKmAIlj6g/viewform?usp=s...) : rb.gy/gmt9sb ... See MoreSee Less
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# ✅ **Register today! **Join us on March 27, 6-8:30 pm to share your thoughts on what kind of tools would best support food wellness for you and your community. Project in collaboration with ISPARC and BC Ministry of Health. Go to www.alderhill.ca/isparchlth to register. Artwork by Sheldon Louis. ... See MoreSee Less
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Timeline photosMeet #F2SBC23 Keynote Speaker Jared Qwustenuxun Williams! As an Indigenous foods educator, chef, writer, and consultant, Jared has dedicated his life and career to sharing traditional Salish foods and culture.Join us at the "Planting the Seed” F2SBC Conference on May 18-19 to engage with Jared about Indigenous food sovereignty and inspiring future generations. bit.ly/F2SBC23-Register. ... See MoreSee Less
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# ✅🍎 **Nominate a school food champion in your community!**To honour school food champions across Canada, we’re launching *“Food Connects Features” *a series of profiles that will be featured on our website and in upcoming newsletters to celebrate the people who help make vibrant school food programs possible for students in Canada.**Do you want to see a school food champion from your community featured?****Submit a nomination here: **https://rb.gy/gmt9sb#farm2school #foodconnects #schoolfood #schoolfoodchampion #localfood #CommunityConnection #foodconnects _____# ✅🍎 **Mettez de l’avant une personne championne de l’alimentation scolaire dans votre communauté!**Pour rendre hommage aux championnes et champions de l’alimentation scolaire à travers le Canada, nous lançons « *L’alimentation, ça rapproche : portraits* », une série d’articles présentés sur notre site Web et dans les prochaines infolettre qui vise à célébrer celles et ceux qui contribuent à rendre possibles des programmes alimentaires scolaires dynamiques pour les élèves du Canada.**Souhaitez-vous qu’une championne ou un champion de l’alimentationscolaire de votre communauté soit mis en vedette?**[PROPOSEZ UNE CANDIDATURE](docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOuavbOZv0RQXOFj5p5MsXKWHaDBH-8HSuz1ofyQKmAIlj6g/viewform?usp=s...) : rb.gy/gmt9sb ... See MoreSee Less
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# ✅ **Register today! **Join us on March 27, 6-8:30 pm to share your thoughts on what kind of tools would best support food wellness for you and your community. Project in collaboration with ISPARC and BC Ministry of Health. Go to www.alderhill.ca/isparchlth to register. Artwork by Sheldon Louis. ... See MoreSee Less
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What is Farm to School?
CDN Fact Sheet


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Farm to School: Canada Digs in!
CDN Video


Farm to School: Canada Digs In

Farm to School: Canada Digs in!
CDN Storybook


New Brunswick Farm to School Guide

New Brunswick Farm to School Guide


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A New Crunch in School Lunch: BC Farm to School Salad Bar Guide.
BC Toolkit


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Tools From The Shed: Practical resources to operationalize your program
BC toolkit designed to accompany A New Crunch in School Lunch:  The BC  Farm to School Guide


F2S salad bars take root in New Brunswick

Looking for salad bar equipment in BC?


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Farm to School Frequently Asked Food Safety Questions: BC Guidelines


Need More Help? Contact Us!

For Information about your grant Email: grants@farmtocafeteriacanada.ca

To reach a Regional Farm to School Lead near you: Regional Leads

Helpful Resources

f2s_aboutus_2015_en_online

What is Farm to School?
CDN Fact Sheet


f2ccvideo

Farm to School: Canada Digs in!
CDN Video


Farm to School: Canada Digs In

Farm to School: Canada Digs in!
CDN Storybook


New Brunswick Farm to School Guide

New Brunswick Farm to School Guide


bc_guide_salad_bar

A New Crunch in School Lunch: BC Farm to School Salad Bar Guide.
BC Toolkit


tools-from-the-shed

Tools From The Shed: Practical resources to operationalize your program
BC toolkit designed to accompany A New Crunch in School Lunch:  The BC  Farm to School Guide


F2S salad bars take root in New Brunswick

Looking for salad bar equipment in BC?


food_safety_checklist
Farm to School Frequently Asked Food Safety Questions: BC Guidelines


Need More Help? Contact Us!

For Information about your grant Email: grants@farmtocafeteriacanada.ca

To reach a Regional Farm to School Lead near you: Regional Leads

Join the CDN F2S Movement

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Put your School on the National Farm to School Map

 

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Join the CDN F2S Movement

Become a member of F2CC

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Put your School on the National Farm to School Map

 

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USEFUL RESOURCES

f2s_aboutus_2015_en_online

What is Farm to School?
F2CC Fact Sheets


f2ccvideo

Farm to School: Canada Digs In
F2CC Video


Farm to School: Canada Digs In

Farm to School: Canada Digs In
F2CC Storybook


New Brunswick Farm to School Guide

New Brunswick Farm to School Guide


Need more help? Contact us!

For information on F2S Grants, email : grants@farmtocafeteriacanada.ca

To contact a Regional lead near you : Regional Leads

USEFUL RESOURCES

f2s_aboutus_2015_en_online

What is Farm to School?
F2CC Fact Sheets


f2ccvideo

Farm to School: Canada Digs In
F2CC Video


Farm to School: Canada Digs In

Farm to School: Canada Digs In
F2CC Storybook


New Brunswick Farm to School Guide

New Brunswick Farm to School Guide


Need more help? Contact us!

For information on F2S Grants, email : grants@farmtocafeteriacanada.ca

To contact a Regional lead near you : Regional Leads

JOIN THE FARM TO SCHOOL MOVEMENT AT F2CC

Become a member of Farm to Cafeteria Canada

(Membership is free. Receive 2 newsletters a year and intermittent announcements.)

Add your school to the National School Food Map!

 

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JOIN THE FARM TO SCHOOL MOVEMENT AT F2CC

Become a member of Farm to Cafeteria Canada

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Add your school to the National School Food Map!

 

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