Florida Farm to School

2026 Florida Farm to School Conference
2026-04-07 17:00 - 2026-04-09 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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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F2S Virtual Town Hall: Orlando’s Approach to Environmental Education
2026-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join us for a Virtual Town Hall featuring the City of Orlando’s Office of Sustainability to explore how innovative, hands-on programs are helping youth connect with the natural world. Attendees will learn about The Garden, the Apiary Education Program, and the Sustainability Adventure Program (SAP), and discover how these initiatives foster curiosity, environmental awareness, and a lifelong respect for nature.
Participants will gain insight into Orlando’s approach to environmental education and leave with practical ideas and inspiration to adapt similar programs within their own schools, organizations, and communities.
Who should attend: Educators, school nutrition professionals, garden coordinators, Farm to School stakeholders, community partners, and youth-serving organizations looking for innovative ways to connect students with nature, sustainability, and hands-on learning.
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