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"Growing the Future" Award Nomination

Nominate a Florida Farm to School innovator by January 31, 2026.
We are looking for Farm to School leaders who serve as inspirations to agricultural producers and schools through their work with Florida Farm to School.
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Submit Your "Growing the Future" Award Nominee

Submit a Farm to School leader in your community for a chance to be recognized in person at the 2026 Florida Farm to School Conference April 7-9, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.

“Growing the Future” Award categories include:

  1. Award for Excellence in Agriculture Education: Honors an outstanding educator or program that demonstrates innovation, impact and leadership in agricultural education and student engagement.
  2. 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.
  3. Golden Shovel Award for Excellence in School Gardening: Celebrates a school, district or individual whose commitment to school gardening has cultivated student learning.

Nomination deadline: January 31, 2026

Nominator Information

Your Name(Required)

Award Nominee Information

"Growing the Future" Award Nominee's Name(Required)
Choose the award category that best fits the nominee.
In 6,000 characters or less, share why your nominee should win the “Growing the Future” Award. Please explain how they apply innovation, education, collaboration, dedication and passion to make Florida Farm to School a success. Feel free to share stories about your nominee.
Confirmation of Age and Residency(Required)
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