The 2023 Farm to School Census Findings State Agency Toolkit includes reference materials for state agencies promoting 2023 Farm to School Census findings.
You are invited to share these messages and resources about how school meals help empower children to grow, learn and thrive.
Each Action Sheet addresses a specific area of food safety by providing you with background information, action steps that will help you build your framework, and resources for the in-depth information you will need to develop or strengthen that area.
2023 Farm to School Census awareness resources for state agencies.
Creating food-safe schools takes time and hard work. The Action Guide will help you recognize where you’re starting and what you can build over time. Once you have a complete blueprint, with all the necessary pieces in one place, you will have a valuable and lasting tool.
The following tips are intended to get you thinking about ways to engage partners in creating a culture of food safety.
The safety of the food you serve is a top priority. You want foods served through child nutrition programs to contribute to students’ learning and well-being; you don’t want them to cause harm.
Project-based learning and technology to engage students in nutrition education while meeting educational standards for English and Health.
Engage school staff and parents in school wellness using these ready-to-go communication tools.
The Farm to School Planning Toolkit guides you though questions to consider and helpful resources to reference when starting or growing a farm to school program.