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1. Begin by identifying your goals and objectives for implementing a farm to school program. Consider what aspects of local food and agriculture you want to prioritize and what benefits you hope to achieve.
2. Conduct a needs assessment to understand the specific needs and barriers within your school or district. This can include assessing available resources, evaluating current food service operations, and engaging stakeholders such as educators, administrators, students, parents, farmers, and community members.
3. Develop a farm to school team or committee to coordinate and lead the implementation process. This team should include representatives from various departments or groups, such as food service, nutrition education, administration, purchasing, and community partners.
4. Create a farm to school action plan outlining the steps and timeline for implementing different components of the program, such as procuring local foods, incorporating food and agriculture education, and promoting farm to school activities.
5. Establish partnerships with local farmers, ranchers, food producers, distributors, and other community organizations. Collaborate with them to source local foods, develop menus and recipes, and provide educational and experiential opportunities for students.
6. Develop a procurement plan that outlines the criteria for purchasing local, fresh, and seasonal foods. This may involve revising bid specifications, seeking out regional distributors, or establishing direct relationships with farmers.
7. Integrate food and agriculture education into the curriculum and school activities. This can include incorporating garden-based learning, farm field trips, cooking demonstrations, taste tests, and nutrition education lessons.
8. Promote farm to school activities within the school and community. Use various communication channels, such as newsletters, social media, websites, and community events, to raise awareness, highlight success stories, and engage parents, students, and the larger community.
9. Monitor and evaluate the farm to school program's progress and impact. Collect data on factors like student consumption of local foods, changes in dietary habits, academic performance, and community engagement. Use this information to make improvements and share successes.
10. Continuously seek opportunities for growth and expansion. Explore additional initiatives such as composting, food waste reduction, farm entrepreneurship programs, or partnerships with local food banks.

Who needs farm to school:

1. Schools and school districts that aim to improve the nutritional quality and variety of meals served to students.
2. Educators who want to incorporate food and agriculture education into their curriculum to enhance student learning and engagement.
3. Parents and caregivers who are concerned about their children's health and want them to have access to fresh, local, and nutritious foods.
4. Local farmers, ranchers, and food producers who seek new markets and opportunities to sell their products and support sustainable agriculture.
5. Community organizations and health advocates who recognize the importance of connecting food, education, and health to create healthier communities.
6. Students who benefit from hands-on learning experiences, exposure to diverse foods, and gaining knowledge about where their food comes from.

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What is farm to school?

Farm to school is a program that connects schools with local farmers to serve healthy meals in school cafeterias, provide agriculture-based education opportunities, and support local economies.

Who is required to file farm to school?

School districts participating in the farm to school program are required to file reports on their activities.

How to fill out farm to school?

Farm to school reports can be filled out online through the designated reporting system provided by the program administrators.

What is the purpose of farm to school?

The purpose of farm to school is to improve child nutrition, support local farmers, and educate students about agriculture and the food system.

What information must be reported on farm to school?

Participants must report on the amount of local food purchased, activities related to nutrition education and garden-based learning, and partnerships with local farmers.