New to Farm to School? This is a great place to start! Learn how the Florida Farm to School initiative’s three pillars work together to ensure kids, farmers and communities across the state win.

This resource supports schools in increasing local food procurement by providing practical strategies, tools and guidance to integrate fresh, locally grown foods into school meals.

This video tutorial will walk you through the steps to create your Florida Farm Connect account and set up your school profile. From entering your school details to highlighting your desired commodities, we’ll show you how to make your profile stand out to farmers across the state.

Take a journey to the microscopic world of micro purchasing! Learn the basics of the concept and best practices in procurement for your child nutrition program.

Our Lunch180 includes the top school meal recipes from across the state, each highlighting local and regional foods, along with Florida’s own seasonal commodities. These recipes are not just simple and delicious – but student approved – and have been USDA standardized.

Watch along as FNW’s Chef Jorge Sanchez recreates the top five recipes from our Lunch180 Cookbook, and shares expert tips for using knives safely and making the most of your school’s tilt skillet.

Whether you are producing food or preparing it, keeping food safe is a critical part of healthy eating. Become familiar with best practices for produce safety, including receiving, storing, handling and processing.

Harvest of the Month provides educational resources for classrooms, gardens and kitchens that showcase seasonal Florida-grown foods.

Using this process map, you can find a way to connect with Florida Farm to School in your community. Each step is a clickable link to assist you on your way to success.