Farm to Table/School Lunch Programs:
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www.farmtoschool.org
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National Farm to School Program is a collaborative program of
Center for Food & Justice and the Community Food Security
Coalition. Program connects schools with local farms with the
objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias,
improving student nutrition, providing health and nutrition
education opportunities that will last a lifetime, and supporting
local small farmers. ***
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attra.ncat.org
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ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information
Service "Bringing Local Food to Local Institutions: A Resource
Guide for Farm-to-School and Farm-to-Institution Programs"
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www.schoolnutrition.org
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School Nutrition Association: Search database for topic then
register.
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www.ted.com
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Ann Cooper. TED Video. Speaking at the 2007 EG conference,
"renegade lunch lady" Ann Cooper talks about the coming
revolution in the way kids eat at school -- local, sustainable,
seasonal and even educational food. *** A must watch !
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www.lunchlessons.org
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Lunch Lessons- Chef Ann (Cooper) offers consulting services
for school administrators, revamping their school lunch
programs. She works with schools to incorporate integrated
school lunch curriculums that not only promote nutrition and
food education, but serve healthful foods and increase the
availability of healthy food and nutrition choices for kids and
teens.
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www.betterschoolfood.org
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Better School Food is a group of dedicated parents, educators
and health professionals committed to working with local
communities to improve meals and increase awareness of the
connection between good food, good health and a student's
ability to learn effectively.
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www.schoollunchinitiative.org
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School Lunch Initiative. Invites local parents, educators, and a
nation-wide audience to learn about the changes going on in the
Berkeley Unified School District under this unique collaboration
of public and private organizations. See what is being served in
their lunch rooms, find tips and resources, learn about the
project and partners, or find out how you can help with support.
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www.edibleschoolyard.org
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Edible Schoolyard, organic garden and kitchen classroom. Using
food systems as a unifying concept, students learn how to grow,
harvest, and prepare nutritious seasonal produce. The original
Alice Waters' program. See their helpful resources.
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www.wastefreelunches.org
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Waste-free lunch program is a process of educating students,
parents, and school staff about where our trash ends up and
how we, as individuals, can reduce the amount of trash we
generate. Waste-free lunch programs favor the use of reusable
food containers, drink containers, utensils, and napkins.
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Farm to Table/School Lunch Programs..... Reports:
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www.fns.usda.gov
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USDA Report: SmallFarms/School Meals Initiative, A
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Bring Small Farms and Local
Schools Together.
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www.fns.usda.gov
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USDA's "Guide to Buying and Serving Locally-Grown
Produce in School Meals" Eat Smart-Farm Fresh. 12-2005.
Lists many reports at end of Guide.***
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www.ecoliteracy.org
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Ecoliteracy's Rethinking School Lunch Guide
See; An interview with Marsha Guerrero, program coordinator
of The Edible Schoolyard.
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www.ecoliteracy.org
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Ecoliteracy's Publications Page. ***
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Food/Nutrition:
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fnic.nal.usda.gov
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USDA. Food and Nutrition Information Center. Lots of links and
info.
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www.epa.gov/fishadvisories
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EPA's Fish Advisory Teaches kids about contaminants in fish
and fish consumption advisories using fun, interactive stories
and games. Designed for kids ages 8–12.
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www.checnet.
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Children's Health Environmental Coalition. Safe Fish CHEC List
For Children, Teens and All Women of Child-bearing Age. With
good general suggestions.
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Gardening:
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www.kidsgardening.com
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Kids Gardening. National Gardening Association's site. Lots of
info. Grants, Classroom Projects, activities, resources.
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www.collectiveroots.org
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Collective Roots mission is to educate and engage youth and
communities in food system change through sustainable
programs that impact health, education, and the environment.
Their three program areas: garden-based education, food
systems change, and environmental action.
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www.lifelab.org
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Life Lab Science Program is nationally acknowledged as an
expert leader in the development and dissemination of
garden-centered educational programs.
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www.cityfarmer.org
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City Farmer's "Children and Urban Agriculture" describes
projects with links.
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aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu
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Kinder Garden. An introduction to the many ways children can
interact with plants and the outdoors- ideas for gardening with
kids. Texas A&M Horticulture.
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www.gardenmosaics.cornell.edu
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Garden Mosaics- Connects youth and elders, to investigate the
mosaic of plants, people, and cultures in gardens, to learn about
science, and to act together to enhance their community.
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