What is F2S?
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!
Benefits of F2S
Research shows that F2S works!
- stimulates local and regional economies
- increases students' health, nutrition, and academic performance
- helps healthy habits take root early
Read more about the benefits of F2S
The Lifecycle of Farm to School Workshop Series
Interested in building or expanding your school garden(s)? If so, the Lifecycle of Farm to School workshop series is for you! The series includes 8 workshops that teach about stages of a school garden within a year timeframe, with the goal of expanding school gardens and connecting schools with local producers. Learn more by visiting the Lifecycle of Farm to School webpage.
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Contact
Susan Bostian Young
Nutrition Program Consultant
(608) 267-1066
Brittany Zerbe, MS, RDN, CD
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