Farm to School begins at home!
What children eat at home, influences what they want to eat at school. The role of the parent in a child's nutrition is very important! Help children enjoy enjoy fruits and vegetables at home and their nutrition will improve at school.
The goals of Rockland's Farm to School movement are to:
- Promote Farm to You Fest
- offer New York State produce in schools
- establish school gardens as resources for physical activity and education on nutrition and a variety of other academic subjects
- promote human and environmental health
The Rockland Farm to School network includes Rockland County Department of Health, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County, New York State Agriculture and Markets, Rockland Farm Alliance, Rockland Farm Bureau, school teachers and volunteers as well as several school food service directors.
Visit a Rockland County Farm
The list of farms to visit is being developed! Come back soon!
Resources
School Garden to Cafeteria
- New York State Education Department Child Nutrition Program Q&A
- Handling Fresh Produce in Schools
- Policy and protocols for serving school garden produce
Soil Testing
- Soil Contaminants and Best Practices for Healthy Gardens
- Guide to Soil Testing and Interpreting Results
- Cornell Nutrient Analysis Laboratory Order Form
Recipes for school garden produce
Braised Collards, family size
Healthy Cole Slaw
John Browne Vegetarian Wrap
Pesto Pasta
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, family size
Soy and Ginger Spinach
