NFSN Partners—we are so excited to invite you all to join us in Minneapolis this August for our Partner Annual Meeting! 🎉

➡️ Learn more and register: bit.ly/nfsn-partners

Not a Partner yet but want to join us? Sign up as a new Partner today at farmtoschool.org/our-network

Happy #SchoolLunchHeroDay !

Check out latest blog post to celebrate with us and explore the growing trends of farm to school and scratch cooking led by our School Lunch Heroes!

➡️ Read here: bit.ly/3UpFQAO

Conservation programs help farmers invest in resilient soils, but some members of Congress want to use that funding to increase subsidies for farms using industrial practices that contribute to climate change.
TAKE ACTION NOW: actnow.io/raSm1yQ

School Meals for All policies are more than just about food; they're about equity and ensuring every child has access to nourishing meals. ❤️

Learn more about how School Meals for All can transform school food in our latest resource: farmtoschool.org/resources-main…

The benefits of implementing SM4A policies extend far beyond the cafeteria. By supporting these initiatives, we not only improve meal quality but also strengthen our local economies. 🌱

More about the benefits of SM4A l policies in our latest resource: bit.ly/3Vox4VD

Did you know? Young children who participate in farm to ECE are:
🍊 Willing to try and like more fruits and veggies
🥝 Eating healthier meals in their childcare setting & at home!

Happy National #CACFP Week!
Check out NFSN's farm to ECE resources: bit.ly/4a4CuJS

From the vibrant celebrations of Mardi Gras to the first blossoms of spring, join us on a journey through Edible Schoolyard New Orleans! Check out our latest blog post to explore how educators & students in NOLA are nurturing growth through farm to school: bit.ly/3T5WCEl

Join us in welcoming the first cohort of Farm to School Coordinators in our Community of Practice! Together, we'll be working to develop strategies and resources to help others in similar roles across the country. ✨

Learn more about the project: bit.ly/3OBSVom

'Our mission at Grow Dat is to nurture a diverse group of young leaders through the meaningful work of growing food.' —Clarence Webb, Farmer

🚜 Join us for a virtual field trip to Grow Dat Youth Farm in #NewOrleans to see #communitypower in action!
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Happy New Year from the National Farm to School Network! ✨ Let's make it another great year of #farmtoschool together. 🎉

Happy holidays from the National Farm to School Network team! ❄️ ☃️

We wish you and your loved ones a joyful & restful holiday season. As always, thank you for your continued support of the National Farm to School Network!

✨ New Webinar this Thursday!✨

Join NFSN & Betsy Rosenbluth, Jennifer Cirillo, and Qing Ren of ShelburneFarms in discussing the impacts of the Farm to School Institute, lessons learned, and recent state-led adaptations!

Register: bit.ly/3uRWj7I

Applications are now open from the USDA’s Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative and the Center for School and Community Partnerships at Boise State University! Up to $150,000 in funding is available for each awardee. Find out more: fns.usda.gov/school-meals/h….

Today, Dept. of Agriculture announced that applications are open for two of the four organizations leading the School Food Systems Transformation Challenge Sub-Grants as part of their Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative. Learn more ➡️ fns.usda.gov/school-meals/h…

Join us (virtually) Thursday, December 7 to learn more about Pennsylvania #farmtoschool activities & opportunities.

We’ll also highlight Local Food Purchasing Incentives (LFPIs), a policy that helps schools purchase local food to serve in school meals: bit.ly/49D8Xau

To all of the farm to school and ECE advocates here—we need your help. Please support us this month is by voting for us in the Newman's Own $100k Community Giveaway!

It’s free to join and vote: farmtoschool.org/news-and-artic…
Thank you! 💚

Closing out Farm to School Month with another community feature story!

Check out our latest blog post to read about how the Cleveland Metropolitan School District is having a positive impact on the community through #farmtoschool . 🥕

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Are you a food producer, distributor, aggregator, food service director, nonprofit, or local government agency looking to build resilient local school food supply chains?

Learn about Chef Ann Foundation’s new PLANTS grant on Oct. 30: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The 10 Cents a Meal application is open! Review the resources available on the application information page of the tencentsmichigan.org site and apply on NexSys! #10CentsAMeal

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Tune into our LinkedIn LIVE conversation this Thursday, 11:30 AM Eastern!

We'll be chatting about racial equity in #farmtoschool and how it shows up in our communities. Grab your morning coffee ☕ and tune in this Thursday morning at our LinkedIn page!
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