As the anticipation for the new school year builds across North Carolina, many students are just days away from stepping back into the classroom. For educators and school administrators considering how to enrich the learning environment, the prospect of a school garden offers a unique and engaging opportunity. Whether your school boasts an existing garden ...| farmtoschool.ces.ncsu.edu
Forming connections with your local farmers and producers is an important part of Farm to School. The partnerships developed between Gaston County School Nutrition, N.C. Coope … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
School gardens play a vital role in supporting farm to school initiatives. Join us for our School Garden Online course, where we share stories from communities across the stat … Continue Reading| Local Food News - NC State Extension
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a two year, $219,458 grant to North Carolina Extension/North Carolina State University and the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) to expand our online farm to school course into a Farm to School Collaborative Training Initiative (NCF2SCTI). In spite of added stress brought ...| farmtoschool.ces.ncsu.edu
Farm to School Month is underway! Every October, partners from across the country come together to celebrate and highlight the wonders of farm to school. It is a beautiful tim … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
We hope you can join us next Tuesday morning, October 15th at 9:00 a.m. for a coffee chat with our Farm to School Work Group, the NC Department of Public Instruction, and othe … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems and the Farm to School Coalition of NC are very excited to release season 2 of the Teens Talk Wellness Podcast!For the first episo … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
Imagine kids giggling in the garden while tickling a worm or excitedly sharing the discovery of a carrot ready to harvest. These and many more stories unfold within NC State E … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
Farm to School Coalition of NC Listening SessionsWe want to hear from you! Have your voice heard through Farm to School Coalition of NC 2024 Listening Sessions. The listening … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
The 2023 USDA Farm to School Census is coming!The USDAs Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program is conducting its fourth Farm to School Census in Fall 2023! The Census assesses t … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
In June 2021, 24 students from across North Carolina gathered together to discuss their interest in farm to school, racialjustice, environmental justice, food policy, gardens, … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
Join the state of North Carolina in celebrating Farm to School and Early Care and Education Month by crunching into a locally grown fruit or vegetable on Wednesday, October 18 … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
The new school year has officially begun for many students across North Carolina. While we are excited to see the impacts of Farm to School during the school year, we want to appreciate and highlight the significant impacts of Farm to School during the summer months. Farm to School goes beyond activities performed and meals served ...| farmtoschool.ces.ncsu.edu
With spring just around the corner, its a great time to plan and think about your school garden design. Whether starting a new garden or expanding an existing one, involving s … Continue Reading| Local Food News - NC State Extension
Buying local foods is an excellent way to engage with your community, forge new connections, and encourage healthy eating habits. Have you ever visited a farmers market and be … Continue Reading| Local Food News - NC State Extension
Farm field trips are a fantastic way to promote hands-on learning with students and local growers. Students venture out of the classroom, interact with nature, and have first- … Continue Reading| Local Food News - NC State Extension
This Week in Farm to School Farm to school connects local agriculture, schools, and partners to benefit students, educators, farmers, families, and communities. Farm to School Newsletters are sent out weekly on Thursdays via Google Groups. If you would like to be on our email list and receive weekly newsletters, please email info@farmtoschoolcoalitionnc.org or click on subscribe. Thank ...| farmtoschool.ces.ncsu.edu
