PLANTING SEEDS FOR SUCCESS

The Minnesota Farm to School Institute Mission

Our mission is to empower education communities and partners to cultivate youth wellness and support a robust local food system. The Institute offers immersive learning experiences with youth-centered approaches to produce equitable, sustainable and accessible connections for schools and community food systems.

The Institute is supported by a grant from Shelburne Farms and the USDA Patrick Leahy Farm to School program.

Institute Goals & Outcomes:

Create environments and establish practices that foster equity and inclusivity
Nurture a school culture that values farm to school
Increase capacity for education communities and partners for farm to school through:
- - Technical assistance through one on one coaching
  - Knowledge and skills
  - Tools and resources
  - Confidence and commitment to a sustainable program
Establish new and nurture existing reciprocal relationships between food service professionals, educators, farmers and community partners
Develop a diverse network of supporters

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Shelburne Farms: A Big Idea to Inspire Everyone

The Minnesota Farm to School Institute is modeled after and adapted from the Northeast Farm to School Institute which is the collaborative effort of Vermont FEED (Food Education Every Day). The NE Farm to School Institute takes place at the Shelburne Farms Institute for Sustainable Schools in Vermont.

Dedicated to creating deeper relationships across the United States with the Farm to School Institute, Vermont's Shelburne Farms has built the framework for Farm to School success from Oregon to Louisiana. A heartfelt thank you to the staff & educators who have planted the seed in Minnesota for a better tomorrow.

Questions or looking for more information? Please contact cstowers@umn.edu or jayme.anderson@state.mn.us

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