Conferencia Florida Farm to School 2026
ARRAÍGADO EN EL COMPROMISO
El tema de la Conferencia Florida Farm to School 2026, Arraígado en el Compromiso, celebra nuestra dedicación compartida para conectar a los estudiantes con productos agrícolas locales de Florida y enriquecer su aprendizaje con educación sobre nutrición y agricultura. Juntos, inspiramos una mayor apreciación del origen de los alimentos de los estudiantes y su importancia.
Únase a educadores, profesionales de la nutrición escolar, agricultores y defensores de toda Florida para compartir los éxitos regionales y colaborar en estrategias para impulsar sus iniciativas Farm to School.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Nuestra agenda se centrará en herramientas prácticas y perspectivas alineadas con los tres pilares fundamentales de Farm to School: Huertos Escolares, Educación Agrícola y Adquisiciones. Esperamos fortalecer las conexiones, inspirar la innovación y juntos hacer crecer el futuro de Farm to School en Florida.
Nos complace darle la bienvenida a una nueva ciudad y sede para nuestra Conferencia de 2026: ¡el Centro de Convenciones de Tampa!
Ubicado en la pintoresca costa del centro de Tampa, el Centro de Convenciones ofrece fácil acceso a hoteles, restaurantes y atracciones locales, lo que lo convierte en el lugar perfecto para conectar, colaborar y celebrar la iniciativa de Florida Farm to School.
Explore las Opciones de Estacionamiento
Detalles del hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa
Reserve su habitación hoy mismo en el Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa, conectado al Centro de Convenciones. La fecha límite para reservar es el 9 de marzo de 2026.
“Growing the Future” Award categories include:
- Award for Excellence in Agriculture Education: Honors an outstanding educator or program that demonstrates innovation, impact and leadership in agricultural education and student engagement.
- Florida Farm to School Producer of the Year: Recognizes a Florida-based farmer or producer who has made exceptional contributions to connecting local agriculture with school nutrition programs and/or student education.
- Golden Shovel Award for Excellence in School Gardening: Celebrates a school, district or individual whose commitment to school gardening has cultivated student learning.
¡Llamando a Todos los Agricultores y Vendedores de Florida!
Participe en la Conferencia Florida Farm to School 2026 solicitando su participación en la Expo de Mercado Agricultor el 8 de abril un evento emblemático de la Conferencia que lo conecta directamente con profesionales de la nutrición escolar, educadores y otras partes interesadas en obtener productos frescos de Florida para sus escuelas.
Este evento de gran impacto está diseñado para exhibir sus productos, fortalecer relaciones y abrir puertas a nuevas oportunidades de adquisición en escuelas de todo el estado.
¿Y la mejor parte? ¡Participar es gratis!
El cupo es limitado. Las solicitudes son requeridas y se evaluarán por orden de llegada, ¡así que le animamos a que se inscriba temprano!
- 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.
Spread the Word
¡Estamos aquí para ayudarle!
Please reach out to Jason Dial at [email protected].
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.