Thank You for an Incredible 2026 Conference
ROOTED IN COMMITMENT
The 2026 Florida Farm to School Conference brought together educators, school nutrition professionals, farmers, and partners from across Florida to deepen connections between students, Florida-grown food, and agriculture education.
Through immersive sessions, shared successes, and hands‑on learning, participants explored actionable strategies aligned with Farm to School’s three core pillars: School Gardens, Agricultural Education, and Procurement. Together, we strengthened momentum for the future of Farm to School in Florida.
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Throughout the conference, attendees participated in a wide range of sessions and workshops designed to support Farm to School efforts at every stage, from classroom learning to local product procurement.
Our program featured interactive workshops, breakout sessions, hands‑on demonstrations, and peer‑to‑peer learning focused on real‑world challenges and solutions.
Topics ranged from school garden planning, food waste reduction, and nutrition education to local procurement pathways, scratch cooking, food safety, and building sustainable partnerships between schools and farmers. Sessions highlighted both urban and rural perspectives, offering practical insights that participants could apply immediately in their own communities.
During this year’s conference, registrants had the opportunity to participate in one of three immersive, behind‑the‑scenes farm tours at working farms in and around Tampa.
These hands‑on experiences allowed attendees to see Farm to School practices in action, connect with the growers behind the movement, and gather real‑world insights to bring back to their schools and communities.
Tour locations included:
- Wish Farms Headquarters – Plant City, FL
- Sweetwater Community Organic Farm – Tampa, FL
- Meacham Organic Farm – Tampa, FL
The Farmers Market Expo was a standout moment at the conference, creating space for meaningful connections between Florida farmers, school nutrition professionals, educators, and partners from across the state.
Throughout the Expo, attendees engaged directly with producers, explored a wide range of Florida‑grown products, and laid the foundation for procurement and education partnerships.
By bringing school stakeholders and producers together in one place, the Expo reinforced the role of collaboration in strengthening Florida’s food system and advancing the shared work of increasing local products in school meals.
Keynote Presentation
Session Topic: Cultivating Farm to School with Staying Power in the Classroom, Cafeteria and Community
Session Topic: The Promise of Scratch Cooking in Schools
- Connect with schools looking to purchase from local farms.
- Sample your products with school meal decision-makers at our Farmers Market Expo. Applications are required.
- Network with and learn from fellow farmers already selling to schools.
- Attend interactive presentations and workshops designed to give you tips and resources to simplify selling to schools.
- Explore how to get involved with students’ agricultural education to inspire the next generation of farmers.
- Network with other SNPs from across the state to learn best practices and get inspiration.
- Understand changes to procurement processes that can help you source local commodities more efficiently and cost effectively.
- Sample a variety of Florida foods, while networking with local farmers and producers.
- Attend hands-on workshops and recipe demonstrations, showcasing innovative ways to use fresh, local ingredients in school meals while gaining CEUs.
- Access the latest strategies and resources to incorporate nutrition and agriculture education into your curriculum.
- Network with fellow educators and share best practices for developing engaging education programs for students of all grade levels.
- Explore the benefits of school gardens and how they can provide hands-on learning experiences for your students.
- Attend immersive workshops and visit a local farm.
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No Solicitation Policy
To maintain the integrity and professionalism of this event, solicitation of event attendees, staff or any individuals present at the event venue—including those affiliated with the event or otherwise—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly approved by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). This includes solicitation by or on behalf of any individual, organization, business, club, or society.
The distribution of literature, pamphlets, products, or other materials in any area of the event venue is also prohibited unless prior approval has been granted by FDACS. This applies to distribution by or to associates, attendees, staff, or any other individuals present.
Violations of this policy may result in immediate removal from the event and/or further action as deemed appropriate by FDACS.