Nurture. Cultivate. Build.
We're farm to school advocates, practitioners, and educators across the state working to nurture children’s health, cultivate viable farms, and build vibrant communities.
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We work through six action teams that each represent different leverage points that have the potential to radically change farm to school and early childhood.
New Vermont Local Purchasing Report
How much local food are Vermont schools and early childhood programs serving and what helps make it possible? Our recent evaluation looks at these every questions and offers insights for continued growth.
Farm to School in the News
From cafeterias' local purchasing to student-run farmstands, Vermont is celebrating connecting classrooms, cafeterias, and communities.
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It's Gardening Season!
Did you know over 80% of Vermont schools have a garden? Connect with local support for building, maintaining, and inspiring learning in these outdoor education spaces.
🫐 Berries: Vermont's Harvest of the Month
Ready-to-use materials like recipes, posters, classroom activities, and cafeteria signage to celebrate seasonal, local ingredients each month.
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17.3
million meals were served to more than 50,000 Vermont public school students in 2019.
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89%
of schools purchase some local products, and 56% of early childhood providers are serving local food one or more times per week.
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100+
Vermont farms are selling food to schools and early childhood programs.
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81%
of Vermont schools have a school garden.