During the summer retreat, teams gather in-person to get inspired by and learn from leaders in farm to school, build relationships across the team, gain new skills, and develop a year-long action plan for farm to school programming. A network of farm to school partners provide support via role-based professional learning communities, workshops, and learning experiences during the retreat. During the school year, as the team implements their action plan, they work with their coach to assess and adapt to successes and challenges.
When: Kickoff retreat July 8-10, 2024; program continues through spring 2025.
Where: The retreat takes place at Oregon Garden Resort in Silverton, OR. The rest of the year action plans are implemented at your site with virtual learning and connections continuing until the virtual program celebration and reflection in May 2025.
What: Three days of professional learning, networking, planning and fun! Participation in the summer retreat is a requirement of 4-5 members of each selected team.