2023-2024 Northeast Farm to School Institute

1611 Harbor Road,Shelburne VT 05482

26 June, 2023

Description

The Northeast Farm to School Institute is a unique year-long professional learning opportunity for school teams from New England and New York. It is a cornerstone professional development program of Vermont FEED, our Farm to School partnership project with NOFA-VT. The Institute kicks off with a Summer IN-stitute, June 27-29, 2023.  All individual team members must register by April 29, 2023. BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION: - Farm to School Program Development: During the Plan phase of the NE FTS Institute, participants will develop a comprehensive school-wide Farm to School Action Plan that includes curriculum, local procurement, utilizing outdoor learning spaces, and cultivating family and community connections. -School-Year Coaching: Teams will be paired with an experienced coach from their state’s Farm to School Network. You’ll have communication and meetings with this coach throughout the school year to assist you in implementing and adapting your action plan to meet the changing needs of the school. -Networking: Individuals and teams will have time to share innovations, join in dialogue, and share ideas and fun with other Farm to School practitioners. - Teacher & Nutrition Staff Professional Development: All team members receive certification of participation for the Institute. School nutrition staff receive continuing education/training hours for their time. COMMITMENT: Attend the Summer Retreat as part of the IN-stitute with VT FEED staff and coaches connecting with peers and Farm to School experts from June 27-29, 2023. Participation in planning meetings with your coach for the full school year. The 2023-24 Northeast Farm to School Institute is made possible with the support of US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services, the Henry P Kendall Foundation and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets.