Originally recorded in 2021.

Federal school meal programs are complicated, yet they are a critical part of the school day. Join the Vermont Farm to School & Early Childhood Network in this webinar to gain a better understanding of how school nutrition programs operate and how cafeterias can be better integrated with the school day. Learn how local food and Harvest of the Month programs can bridge the gap between the classroom and cafeteria. We’ll share best practices for engaging with school nutrition professionals and methods for creating a school culture of health and wellness. 

The webinar includes staff from Food Connects, Green Mountain Farm-to-School Program Manager, and Vermont FEED (a farm to school partnership of Shelburne Farms and NOFA-VT).

Educators School Nutrition Farm to School & Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Video

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