Below are resources that teams utilized during the summer retreat, additional virtual offerings throughout the Institute year, and resources relevant to farm to school.
Promoting Your Farm to School Program for Maximum Impact
In this interactive virtual workshop, we explored the benefits of effective promotion and share real-life success stories. Learn and share some strategies for Nutrition Service Directors, Educators, Administrators, and Community Partners to highlight local foods in schools.
This workshop will directly support the team presentations that are a key part of the virtual closing and celebration on 5/21.
Topics covered:
🌱 Types of promotions and high impact strategies
📢 The key focus for each stakeholder group
📸 Using social media, newsletters, and visuals to tell your story
✅ School assessments to streamline outreach efforts
Toolkit resources to support promotion:
Protein to Schools
Beef and Seafood: Food Safety, Sourcing, and Recipes
Learn more about incorporating local beef and seafood into your cafeterias with Annette Slonim from WA State Department of Agriculture, Elaine Krogfoss from Bainbridge Island School District, Melina Barker from Oregon Farm to School Network, and Jamie Nicholson from Lincoln County School District.
Native Plants and Foods Curriculum Portal with Tahoma Peak Solutions
11/12/24 Virtual Offering: Walk through the resources available in this incredible portal - includes toolkits, CTE framework, lessons, plant seasonal calendars, games, and videos.
Native Plants and Foods Institute
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VT FEED 3 C Guide to Action Planning
Cultivating Joy and Wonder (geared for ECE)
Innovation in the Cultural Diversity of School Meals (used in Equity Panel)