​​How does school culture support the development and staying power of farm to school programs? How does engaging in farm to school affect school culture? Those are the focal questions of this research report produced by staff members of Shelburne Farms and Vermont FEED. 

In order to explore this connection between farm to school and school culture, ten interviews were conducted with principals of Vermont PK-12 public schools. This research brief the major themes and recommendations for school professionals interested in advancing their farm to school program.

This research was published in the Journal of Child Nutrition and Management, spring 2018.

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Administration Educators Farm to School & Early Childhood Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Research & Case Studies
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