A free online training for K-12 teachers, early childcare professionals, and community educators. Topics cover garden planning, activities, and curricula. The entire training takes about 90 minutes, but can be viewed in separate chapters. Early childhood educators and some after-school program staff can earn 1.5 CEUs through The Registry. View Resource »
American Indian Traditional Foods In USDA School Meals Programs: A Wisconsin Farm to School Toolkit
This resource resource was created to help source, menu, credit, and use more traditional foods in school meal programs. The Toolkit features native and traditional foods to include in school menus, new recipes for schools use, menu planning support, and procurement information. View Resource »
The Role of a School Garden Team
A school garden team can serve essential needs in planning, establishing, and maintaining your garden program. But who should be on this team? Teachers? Administrators? Community members? Students? Yes, yes, yes, and yes! Learn more about forming a balanced garden team and the ways that the team can enhance garden-based education at your site. View Resource »
Garden to Give: Lesson Plan
Growing your own fruits and vegetables is a great way to add fresh, local produce to your diet. Planting just a little bit more than you need also offers opportunities for you to help address hunger issues and to make a difference in your community. From KidsGardening.org. View Resource »
Engage Families with Farm to ECE
Family engagement is central to early care and education quality. Farm to Early Care and Education can be used as a tool to promote successful family partnerships! Check out this resource for ideas on how to cultivate a healthy site for all your families, connect caregivers to learning, and for free printables. This resource is funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan. View Resource »
