Farm to school programs build relationships between schools and local farms and bring locally grown foods to cafeterias and classrooms. Through hands-on learning, students can connect the dots of where their food comes from and the impacts of their choices on their bodies, the environment, and the local food system and farming community.

Farm to school is growing in early childhood education, too—within center-based and family-based childcare settings, preschools, Headstart programs, and home visiting programs.

Our 3Cs Approach: connecting classrooms, cafeterias, and communities

Vermont FEED, our partnership project with NOFA-VT,  developed the 3Cs Approach, which has taken root across the country. It’s a successful model of change that connects efforts in the Cafeteria, Classroom, and Community to achieve robust and sustainable farm to school programs. Learn more about Vermont FEED and our farm to school partnerships.

Events & Programs

Northeast Farm to School Institute
Go beyond the basics of farm to school and early childhood. As a team, build relationships, skills, and connections to implement robust programs that align with your school’s priorities.
A dozen people stand in a grassy field, admiring a flock of sheep, at Shelburne Farms
Cultivating Joy & Wonder
An immersive week on the farm for early childhood educators. Learn ways to utilize your community—cities, the suburbs, or rural areas—as a vital resource in your program.