2026 Farm to School Month Toolkit
This October, our Florida Farm to School team is excited to share resources, activities, and ideas to help you celebrate Farm to School Month in the classroom, cafeteria, garden, and beyond.
This page features ready-to-use resources aligned with Florida Farm to School’s three core pillars: School Gardens, Educación agrícola, and Adquisición. Whether you’re an educator, school nutrition professional, parent, or community partner, you’ll find tools to help bring Farm to School to life throughout October.
Explore the resources below and join us in celebrating Farm to School Month across Florida!
Lessons & Curriculum Student Contests Recipes Farm to School Month Downloads
Below you’ll find copy and social assets fit for social media channels, newsletters, emails, and more to spread the word about the benefits of participating in Farm to School activities all month long.
Suggested Social Messaging:
Version 1:
Did you know October is National Farm to School Month? Celebrate by teaching kids the value of eating locally grown foods! Explore educational resources from Florida’s Farm to School initiative to connect students with Florida farms in the classroom, in lunchroom, and at home! Learn more: bit.ly/F2SMonth
Version 2:
Happy National Farm to School Month! Florida’s Farm to School team has recipes, virtual farm field trips, classroom activities and curriculum, and more located on their website so your students can participate all month long. Check out resources for teachers, parents, and school nutrition professionals at: bit.ly/F2SMonth
Version 3:
It’s National Farm to School Month, and Florida’s Farm to School team has you covered with simple ways to participate! Teach students about where their favorite fruits and vegetables come from on a Virtual Farm Field Trip, enjoy lunchroom recipes featuring fresh Florida commodities, and much more. Find resources for students of all ages at: bit.ly/F2SMonth
Suggested Email Messaging:
Subject: Celebrate National Farm to School Month with Free Resources
October is National Farm to School Month, and the Florida Farm to School team has everything you need to celebrate! Whether you’re a teacher, parent, school nutrition professional, or community partner, you’ll find engaging resources that connect students to Florida agriculture through local foods, school gardens, agricultural education, and more, including lessons aligned with Florida education standards.
Explore tools and activities like:
- Virtual Farm Field Trips: Transport students to Florida farms where’s they’ll learn how their favorite foods are grown, with corresponding standards-aligned worksheets and activities.
- Student Contests: Inspire students to explore Florida agriculture through creative writing and art. These statewide contests make great classroom activities and provide opportunities for students to earn prizes and recognition while celebrating Farm to School.
- Lunch180 Cookbook: Discover fresh, student-approved school meal recipes featuring Florida-grown commodities and portioned for school lunchroom serving sizes.
- And so much more!
Visit the Florida Farm to School website to learn more and access all the resources: bit.ly/F2SMonth