Florida Farm to School

Focus Group: Region 6 Agricultural Partners
2026-03-03 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, 3245 College Avenue,, Davie, 33314, United States
Are you invested in supporting local farmers and schools? Your insights are essential!
Join us to discuss the opportunities and challenges you face fostering strong Farm to School connections. Your participation will help shape future initiatives that support local students and agriculture.
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 9 – 10:30 am
Location:
UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County
3245 College Avenue, Davie, FL 33314
Open to agricultural leaders in the following Florida counties: Monroe, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade.
Why Attend?

Have your voice heard.
Influence how Florida farmers and schools work together.
Connect with other local agricultural stakeholders and exchange ideas.

RSVP by Wednesday, February 25 to Jason.Dial@fdacs.gov or 850-617-7179.
Space is limited.

Focus Group: Region 6 Farmers & Producers
2026-03-03 12:00 - 13:30 | UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, 3245 College Avenue,, Davie, 33314, United States
Are you a farmer or producer looking to expand your market by selling to schools? Your insights are essential!
Join us to discuss the opportunities and barriers you face. Your participation will help shape future initiatives that support local agriculture and students.
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 12 – 1:30 pm
Location:
UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County
3245 College Avenue, Davie, FL 33314
Open to farmers and producers in the following Florida counties: Monroe, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade.
Why Attend?

Have your voice heard.
Influence how Florida farmers and schools work together.
Connect with other local farmers and exchange ideas.

RSVP by Wednesday, February 25 to Jason.Dial@fdacs.gov or 850-617-7179.
Space is limited.

Focus Group: Region 6 Schools
2026-03-03 15:00 - 16:30 | UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, 3245 College Avenue,, Davie, 33314, United States
Are you interested in sourcing fresh, local produce for your school meals? Your insights are essential!
Join us to discuss the opportunities and challenges you face partnering with local farmers. Your participation will help shape future initiatives that support local students and agriculture.
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 3 – 4:30 pm
Location:
UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County
3245 College Avenue, Davie, FL 33314
Open to school & district representatives in the following Florida counties: Monroe, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade.
Why Attend?

Have your voice heard.
Influence how Florida farmers and schools work together.
Connect with other local schools and exchange ideas.

RSVP by Wednesday, February 25 to Jason.Dial@fdacs.gov or 850-617-7179.
Space is limited.

Focus Group: Region 7 Agricultural Partners
2026-03-04 09:00 - 10:30 | UF/IFAS Extension Collier County, 14700 Immokalee Road, Naples, 34120, United States
Are you invested in supporting local farmers and schools? Your insights are essential!
Join us to discuss the opportunities and challenges you face fostering strong Farm to School connections. Your participation will help shape future initiatives that support local students and agriculture.
Date: Wednesday, March 4
Time: 9 – 10:30 am
Location:
UF/IFAS Collier County Extension
14700 Immokalee Road, Naples, FL 34120
Open to agricultural leaders in the following Florida counties: Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, Collier, Lee.
Why Attend?

Have your voice heard.
Influence how Florida farmers and schools work together.
Connect with other local agricultural stakeholders and exchange ideas.

RSVP by Wednesday, February 25 to Jason.Dial@fdacs.gov or 850-617-7179.
Space is limited.

Focus Group: Region 7 Farmers & Producers
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:30 | UF/IFAS Extension Collier County, 14700 Immokalee Road, Naples, 34120, United States
Are you a farmer or producer looking to expand your market by selling to schools? Your insights are essential!
Join us to discuss the opportunities and barriers you face. Your participation will help shape future initiatives that support local agriculture and students.
Date: Wednesday, March 4
Time: 12 – 1:30 pm
Location:
UF/IFAS Collier County Extension
14700 Immokalee Road, Naples, FL 34120
Open to farmers and producers in the following Florida counties: Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, Collier, Lee.
Why Attend?

Have your voice heard.
Influence how Florida farmers and schools work together.
Connect with other local farmers and exchange ideas.

RSVP by Wednesday, February 25 to Jason.Dial@fdacs.gov or 850-617-7179.
Space is limited.

Focus Group: Region 7 Schools
2026-03-04 15:00 - 16:30 | UF/IFAS Extension Collier County, 14700 Immokalee Road, Naples, 34120, United States
Are you interested in sourcing fresh, local produce for your school meals? Your insights are essential!
Join us to discuss the opportunities and challenges you face partnering with local farmers. Your participation will help shape future initiatives that support local students and agriculture.
Date: Wednesday, March 4
Time: 3pm – 4:30 pm
Location:
UF/IFAS Collier County Extension
14700 Immokalee Road, Naples, FL 34120
Open to school & district representatives in the following Florida counties: Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, Collier, Lee.
Why Attend?

Have your voice heard.
Influence how Florida farmers and schools work together.
Connect with other local schools and exchange ideas.

RSVP by Wednesday, February 25 to Jason.Dial@fdacs.gov or 850-617-7179.
Space is limited.

A Farm at School: Florida Farm to School Virtual Town Hall
2026-03-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Calling all Florida Farm to School champions, educators, and school nutrition directors!
Join the Florida Farm to School team for our upcoming Virtual Town Hall, as we explore how Roosevelt Farms grew into one of the state’s most established multi-crop production programs over its 31-year journey.
Our speaker, Ray Cruze, agriculture teacher and FFA advisor for Roosevelt Academy, will share practical, step-by-step guidance for launching or expanding a school-based farm, including crop selection, marketing strategies, and building strong business partnerships.
Along the way we’ll explore various production methods like hydroponics and aquaponics and highlight how farm-based learning can support STEM and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals while helping students build meaningful vocational and employability skills.
Register now

2026 Florida Farm to School Conference
2026-04-07 17:00 - 2026-04-09 17:00 | Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Join us for the 2026 Florida Farm to School Conference in a new location: the Tampa Convention Center!
The 2026 Florida Farm to School Conference theme, Rooted in Commitment, celebrates our shared dedication to connecting students with locally grown Florida commodities and enriching their learning with nutrition and agriculture education. Together, we’re inspiring a deeper appreciation for where students’ food comes from and why it matters.
Join educators, school nutrition professionals, farmers and advocates from across Florida to share regional successes and collaborate on strategies for growing your Farm to School efforts.

F2S Virtual Town Hall: Creating a Food Forest Program in your School or District
2026-07-08 14:00 - 15:00 | https://farmtoschoolfl.com/event/creating-a-food-forest-program-in-your-school-or-district-with-debbi-la-belle-and-eddie-recinos-from-the-education-fund-farm-to-school-virtual-town-hall/
Join the Florida Farm to School team for a virtual webinar featuring Debbi La Belle and Eddie Recinos from The Education Fund’s Food Forests for Schools as they share how school food forests and gardens can become hands-on learning environments that bring lessons to life.
You’ll leave with practical ideas for incorporating food forest concepts into science and math lessons, while helping students build healthy habits along the way.
Who should attend: Educators interested in outdoor learning, hands-on teaching methods, and enhancing student well-being through garden-based education.
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