Region 4 Bringing the Farm to School Training

Are you a Florida farmer or producer looking to expand your business? Do you play a role in purchasing food for students’ school meals? Or maybe you’re a community partner passionate about local agriculture and students’ nutrition.

FDACS’s free, one-day “Bringing the Farm to School” training sessions teach Florida producers and schools proven methods for partnering to provide students nutritious local foods, while supporting local farmers.

Region 4 Training

Date: Wednesday, July 23
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Brandon
10220 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619

Open to farmers, producers, NSLP sponsors and partners in Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, Manatee, Hardee, Sarasota, DeSoto and Highlands counties.

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Benefits of attending this training include:

• Learning how Florida’s Farm to School initiative benefits schools and supports regional farmers – and how you can get involved.
• Producers learn about accessing and selling to school markets, the procurement process and growing products for school markets.
• Schools learn more about navigating the procurement process, and tips to help facilitate partnerships with local farmers.
• Hearing from and networking with local schools and producers who have successfully worked together.
• Discovering resources available to help schools and farmers collaborate.
• Having your questions answered!

For questions or to be notified about future trainings, please contact [email protected].