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“Branchy.” “Flowery.” “Textured.” “Wiggly.” “Segmented.” “Rough.” “Long.” “Soft.” Can you guess...

Every garden tells a story, and through farm to school, those stories come to life for students in classrooms, cafeterias, and communities across the Northeast. Over the past 15 years, this work has...

Salad bars are more than a side dish—they’re a daily opportunity for kids to try new, fresh foods. With a little creativity, salad bars showcase the best of what’s local, seasonal,...

For eight snowy weeks last winter, Shelburne Community School students spent their early evenings in the Shelburne Farms Kitchen perfecting a recipe in preparation for the annual Jr. Iron Chef VT...

Dana Hudson (far right) facilitates a workshop for educators focused on cooking with kids. Photo: Sarah Webb.   “Mistakes are great when you’re cooking. It’s a chance...

The Essex Westford School District is a recent Vermont Local Food Incentive grantee because it purchased 15% local foods during school year 2023–2024.   “Nutrition is...

Later this month, we’ll be kicking off our 15th annual Northeast Farm to School Institute! Our Institute is a unique year-long professional learning opportunity that brings school, district,...

Over the past two decades, farm to school has been steadily gaining traction in Vermont, and across the country.  In Vermont, middle school students are reimagining the school’s food...

The farm to school and early childhood movement has been building for over 20 years here in Vermont and across the U.S. In the last five years, we have seen substantial growth at the local and state...

This fall, The Northeast Farm to School Collaborative has launched a podcast exploring the creative ways that local food is getting into school cafeterias and how food system education is playing out...