National Farm to School Month
National Farm to School Network
October is National Farm to School Month, a time to celebrate the connections happening all over the country between children and local food. National Farm to School Month is a great opportunity to plan a new farm to school activity, organize a special celebration of your current efforts, or initiate a new partnership within your community. Join National Farm to School and thousands of schools, early care and education sites, farms, communities, and organizations across the country to celebrate food education, school gardens, and lunch trays filled with healthy, local ingredients. Check out the resources below and start prepping for the October celebrations!Â
To prepare for Farm to School Month, our friends at National Farm to school compiled a list of strategies to get ready for your celebration.Â
To prepare for Farm to School Month, our friends at National Farm to school compiled a list of strategies to get ready for your celebration.
- Be Inspired: Follow the National Farm to School Network on National Farm to School’s blog, Facebook,  Twitter , and Instagram to see inspiring examples of farm to school success stories.
- Get Involved: Explore the national calendar of Farm to School Month to see how you can celebrate in your state.
- Spread the Word: Shout out about farm to school and share what you’re doing for National Farm to School Month with the hashtags #F2SMonth and #farmtoschool on social media.
- Explore Resources: Check out the free resources for planning and promoting celebrations in your community. Some of the helpful resources include:
- National Farm to School Month Celebration Toolkit
- Farm to School Month Fact Sheet
- Farm to School Month Poster
- Farm to School Month Logos
- National Farm to School Month
- National Farm to School Month Save the Date
To get more information, check out Farm to School Month.