National Farm to School Network
@FarmtoSchool
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We're rooted in a vision of a just food system. Focusing on how kids eat, grow & learn about food (#farmtoschool) is our way of moving this vision into reality.
Joined March 2009
#farmtoschool has grown across the country—according to the latest Farm to School Census: 🌱 74.1% of U.S schools participate 🌱 45.6 million students engaged & a total of $1.8 BILLION was spent on purchasing local food! Learn more:
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We are hosting our annual Movement Meeting on Oct 17! This event is FREE and open to the public, and is a fantastic opportunity for both newcomers and long-time farm to school & ECE advocates to celebrate, learn, and connect. 🌱 🙌 Register here:
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🍂 🍁 We're gearing up for National Farm to School Month in October, and we invite you to join us in celebrating! Visit to get started 🎉
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We love to see this support for Farm to Early Care and Education programs! 👏
Reporting live from Evergreen Primary School, I had the chance to talk a few of our littlest students about Pierce County's Gardening and Nutrition Early Childhood Education program! 🫛🫐🥕🥬🍅 This is a great program and I'll keep pushing for federal dollars to support it.
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NFSN Partners—we are so excited to invite you all to join us in Minneapolis this August for our Partner Annual Meeting! 🎉 ➡️ Learn more and register: Not a Partner yet but want to join us? Sign up as a new Partner today at
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Happy #SchoolLunchHeroDay! Check out latest blog post to celebrate with us and explore the growing trends of farm to school and scratch cooking led by our School Lunch Heroes! ➡️ Read here:
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Conservation programs help farmers invest in resilient soils, but some members of Congress want to use that funding to increase subsidies for farms using industrial practices that contribute to climate change. TAKE ACTION NOW:
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School Meals for All policies are more than just about food; they're about equity and ensuring every child has access to nourishing meals. ❤️ Learn more about how School Meals for All can transform school food in our latest resource:
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The benefits of implementing SM4A policies extend far beyond the cafeteria. By supporting these initiatives, we not only improve meal quality but also strengthen our local economies. 🌱 More about the benefits of SM4A l policies in our latest resource:
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Did you know? Young children who participate in farm to ECE are: 🍊 Willing to try and like more fruits and veggies 🥝 Eating healthier meals in their childcare setting & at home! Happy National #CACFP Week! Check out NFSN's farm to ECE resources:
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From the vibrant celebrations of Mardi Gras to the first blossoms of spring, join us on a journey through Edible Schoolyard New Orleans! Check out our latest blog post to explore how educators & students in NOLA are nurturing growth through farm to school:
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Join us in welcoming the first cohort of Farm to School Coordinators in our Community of Practice! Together, we'll be working to develop strategies and resources to help others in similar roles across the country. ✨ Learn more about the project:
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"Our mission at Grow Dat is to nurture a diverse group of young leaders through the meaningful work of growing food." —Clarence Webb, Farmer 🚜 Join us for a virtual field trip to Grow Dat Youth Farm in #NewOrleans to see #communitypower in action!
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Happy New Year from the National Farm to School Network! ✨ Let's make it another great year of #farmtoschool together. 🎉
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Happy holidays from the National Farm to School Network team! ❄️ ☃️ We wish you and your loved ones a joyful & restful holiday season. As always, thank you for your continued support of the National Farm to School Network!
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✨ New Webinar this Thursday!✨ Join NFSN & Betsy Rosenbluth, Jennifer Cirillo, and Qing Ren of @ShelburneFarms in discussing the impacts of the Farm to School Institute, lessons learned, and recent state-led adaptations! Register:
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RT @USDANutrition: Applications are now open from the USDA’s Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative and the Center for School and Community Pa…
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RT @SecVilsack: Today, @USDA announced that applications are open for two of the four organizations leading the School Food Systems Transfo…
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RT @thefoodtrust: Join us (virtually) Thursday, December 7 to learn more about Pennsylvania #farmtoschool activities & opportunities. We’…
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To all of the farm to school and ECE advocates here—we need your help. Please support us this month is by voting for us in the Newman's Own $100k Community Giveaway! It’s free to join and vote: Thank you! 💚
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