Resource Library

Promising Practices of Farm to School

Findings from a 2010-11 project investigating the impact of farm to school programs in Vermont.
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  • Research & Case Studies

2018 Vermont Farm to School Case Studies

Five stories from across the state.
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  • Research & Case Studies

Tips for Buying & Serving Local Beef in Vermont Schools

Ways to increase the purchasing and cooking of local beef. Designed for Vermont schools, but useful to all.
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  • Guides & Toolkits

Farm to Early Childhood Activities: Dress Up a Plant & Quick Pickles

Watch how to play an interactive game to teach young learners about a plant’s parts and make pickles with kids.
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  • Lessons & Activities

Dress up a Bean Plant

An interactive activity to explore the parts of a plant and their unique roles.
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  • Lessons & Activities

Sweet as a Bee

An interactive dress-up game to learn about bees and communities.
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  • Lessons & Activities

Let's Make Pickles

Get in the garden and use your harvest to make a quick pickle treat with early learners.
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  • Lessons & Activities

How New England Collaborates on Farm to School Policy Towards 30 x 30

A 2024 Farm to Institution New England (FINE) webinar showcasing school food policy changes across the country and the stories of their development.
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  • Research & Case Studies

Farm to School Webinar for K-6 Educators (& Friends!)

A 2020 webinar highlighting how educators incorporate food systems learning during remote learning.
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Food Storytelling Through Harvest of the Month

A webinar featuring activities and inspiration to honor multiple foodways, identities, and cultures with Vermont Harvest of the Month.
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  • Lessons & Activities