Farm to CACFP Track | CEU Specialty 4 | Beginner
Future-Proofing Farm to ECE: Strategic Approaches to Sustainability
Farm to ECE improves children's access to produce using three fundamental components: local food buying, experiential learning through gardening, and food and agricultural education integration. As modeled by programs with sustained impact, discover how to gather tools to identify partners, policies, programs, and funding to assist educators working with your sponsoring organization or state agency.
- Understand the vital relationship between CACFP and Farm to ECE programs.
- Explore options for partnership opportunities beneficial for implementation.
- Find resources that aid sponsors and agencies in supporting Farm to ECE activities.
Presented by
Emia Oppenheim, PhD, RDN
Public Health Consultant, Association of State Public Health Nutritionists
Katie Jacobs, MPH, RDN
Director, Hunger Solutions Consulting
Caitlin Vadini, CMP, CCNP
Director, Quality Care for Children
Melissa Daigle-Katz, MPH
Program Analyst, USDA Food and Nutrition Service
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