This Farm to School logo is intended for Wisconsin schools to promote their F2S activities. If you would like to utilize the logo, please contact DPIF2S@dpi.wi.gov.
Getting Started with Farm to School
Farm to School (F2S) is a movement that promotes the use of locally and regionally grown foods in schools. F2S activities and initiatives can include nutrition education in classrooms, farmer visits, signage promoting local foods, serving local foods in the cafeteria, school gardens, and so much more! Every school can participate in their own capacity; there are no requirements for involvement. Kids win, farmers win, schools win, and communities win. Read more about The Benefits of Farm to School and learn more about F2S efforts in Wisconsin and nationwide: Statewide F2S Survey Results and SY 2022-23 USDA F2S Census.
Stay up to date on the latest DPI F2S news!
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How to Get Started With Farm to School In A Nutshell - use this resource to identify 1-2 goals for your school or district to kickstart F2S programming
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F2S Webcast - an overview of F2S and best practices from champion school districts.
Wisconsin schools may request free, F2S promotional items! Items include menu signage, Producer Highlight posters, window clings, magnets, and stickers.
Wisconsin F2S Recognition Program
Participate in the Wisconsin F2S Recognition Program to gain recognition and celebrate your F2S accomplishments! Complete activities in the three core elements of F2S (local procurement, nutrition and agriculture education, and school gardens) to determine your broccoli-pun recognition level! There are four levels of recognition (with an additional bonus level), Broccoli Seedling, Broccoli Sprout, Broccoli Floret, and Broccoli Crown (Bonus: Broccoli Flowering School)! Recognition is awarded by school (versus district) and prize incentives will be given for each level.
Save the Date! To kick off National Farm to School Month in October, we will be hosting a 2025-2026 Wisconsin Farm to School Recognition Program Webinar September 30 from 1:30-2:30 PM. We will give a general program overview, talk about program awards, explain a few program changes from last year, and highlight resources to help you. Register today! The webinar will be recorded and posted to our website after the event.
School Year 2024-25 Winners
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Broccoli Sprout School: Spring Valley High School (Spring Valley School District) |
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Broccoli Seedling School: Prescott High School (Prescott School District), Summit View Elementary School (Waukesha School District), Winnequah Elementary School (Monona Grove School District) |
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Broccoli Floret School: Hawthorne Elementary School (Waukesha School District), River View Middle School (Kaukauna School District) |
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Broccoli Crown School: Granite Ridge School (Monona Grove School District), Taylor Prairie School (Monona Grove School District), De Pere High School (De Pere School District) |
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Broccoli Flowering School: St. John Lutheran School, Heritage Elementary School (De Pere School District), Foxview Intermediate School (De Pere School District), Dickinson Elementary School (De Pere School District), Altmayer Elementary School (De Pere School District), Ashwaubenon High School (Ashwaubenon School District) |
Wisconsin F2S and Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) Statewide Information Sessions
Join F2S and F2ECE stakeholders to learn more about F2S/F2ECE projects happening around the State. Updates will be provided on open grants, training opportunities, new resources, upcoming events, and current projects. Meetings will resume in January 2026. Register using this Subscription Link. You will only need to register once to receive the monthly, recurring invite.
Available Grants
Grants are a great way to cultivate sustainability and keep your F2S work moving forward. Visit the BSN Grant Opportunities webpage for F2S grants.
Get Involved
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WI Chili Lunch (fourth Thursday in February)
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National Ag Day (March)
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WI School Garden Day (May)
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Muffin Maynia (May)
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Cucumber Crunch (Any time in the summer)
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National F2S Month (October)
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Great Apple Crunch (second Thursday in October)
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WI Local Food Day (November)
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UW-Extension Harvest of Month (monthly)
Additional Resources
Click on a tile below to find more information based on your role in F2S.
Meet the Farm to School Team!
The DPI Bureau of School Nutrition (BSN) has full-time F2S staff! Kara Ignasiak, former AmeriCorps Farm to School Program Director, and Brittany Zerbe, former BSN Public Health Nutritionist, are working to grow F2S efforts in Wisconsin schools. Please contact us at DPIF2S@dpi.wi.gov with any F2S questions.
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