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April 14-18, 2025

Dallas, Texas

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

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.

  1. Understand the vital relationship between CACFP and Farm to ECE programs.
  2. Explore options for partnership opportunities beneficial for implementation.
  3. Find resources that aid sponsors and agencies in supporting Farm to ECE activities.

Presented by

Emia Oppenheim Web

Emia Oppenheim, PhD, RDN

Public Health Consultant, Association of State Public Health Nutritionists

Katie Jacobs Web

Katie Jacobs, MPH, RDN

Director, Hunger Solutions Consulting

Caitlin Vadini Web

Caitlin Vadini, CMP, CCNP

Director, Quality Care for Children

Melissa Daigle-Katz Web

Melissa Daigle-Katz, MPH

Program Analyst, USDA Food and Nutrition Service

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