Farm to School (K-12)

Farm to School education and practices impact the way future generations understand and prioritize climate change, as well as how young people act as current change makers. Additionally, the market relationship between schools and farmers also provides an opportunity for public institutions to support practices that mitigate climate change and advance community food resiliency.

We acknowledge and name the structural inequities that disadvantage farmers of color and disproportionately impact communities of color, and so addressing Racial Equity education and strategies are among our highest priorities to address Climate Change and advance community food security. Schools are sites that offer an invaluable opportunity to educate and model sustainability practices as well as Racial Equity principles, and so we seek to support and highlight the local efforts of various districts across the state.