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Farm to School National Network

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Farm to School connects schools (K-12) and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing agriculture, health and nutrition education opportunities, and supporting local and regional farmers.

http://www.farmtoschool.org/

Frozen Local: Strategies for Freezing Locally Grown Produce for the K-12 Marketplace

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Many schools are now looking for ways to extend their Farm to School programs beyond the season for locally grown fresh produce. One avenue for engaging in Farm to School year round is preserving the local bounty through innovative strategies for freezing fruits and vegetables grown nearby.

Frozen Local: Strategies for Freezing Locally Grown Produce for the K-12 Marketplace

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Creating Change in the Food System: The role of regional food networks in Iowa

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"This report, authored by Rich Pirog of MSU CRFS and Corry Bregendahl of the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University, details the growth and achievements of the Regional Food Systems Working Group in Iowa over the past eight years."

Creating Change in the Food System report.pdf

Prevalence of F2S Programs in States with F2S Policy

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"Are Farm-to-School Programs More Common in States With Farm-to-School-Related Laws?"
From the Journal of School Health

Prevalence of F2S Programs in States with F2S Policy.pdf

CO Grant Checklist and Scoring Calculator

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"The Colorado Farm to School Task Force created this spreadsheet tool to help guide applicants through the USDA Farm to School grant application process. This spreadsheet has eight tabs. A short description of each tab follows the general instructions. Please note: THIS TOOL IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE GRANT RFA. Rather, it is merely a way to help you organize your tasks, assess your competitiveness, and guide you to maximize your success. You must also read the USDA Request for Applications for this grant opportunity."

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CO Grant Checklist and Scoring Calculator.xlsx

House Bill 2800

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"Relating to Oregon Farm-to-School and School Garden Program; creating new provisions; amending ORS 336.426; appropriating money; and declaring an emergency."

hb2800.en_.pdf

Health Impact Assessment HB 2800: OREGON FARM TO SCHOOL AND SCHOOL GARDEN POLICY

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"A Health Impact Assessment detailing the potential impacts of Oregon’s 2011 Farm to School and School Garden legislation"
May 2011

F2SHIA_FINAL.pdf

“Farm to School for parents” Webinar

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THIS WEBINAR TOOK PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 (Scroll down on link to find).
This webinar was be presented by the National Farm to School Network in partnership with the National PTA.
Agenda:
1) Explanation of Farm to School and program examples: It is fine to start small
2) Advice about starting a program or moving a new program forward
- Create a month-by-month plan or one-year plan
- What can I do tomorrow?
4) Success stories:Parent-led initiatives and where they are now

http://www.farmtoschool.org/webinars.php