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ROOTED IN COMMITMENT
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.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Our agenda will focus on practical tools and insights aligned with Farm to School’s three core pillars: School Gardens, Agricultural Education and Procurement. We look forward to strengthening connections, inspiring innovation and growing the future of Farm to School in Florida, together.
We’re excited to welcome you to a new city and venue for our 2026 Conference: the Tampa Convention Center!
Located on the scenic waterfront in downtown Tampa, the Convention Center offers easy access to hotels, restaurants and local attractions, making it the perfect setting to connect, collaborate and celebrate Florida’s Farm to School initiative.
Hotel Details:
Attendees are welcome to book accommodations at any of the hotels surrounding the Tampa Convention Center. These nearby options offer convenient access to conference sessions and events.
During this year’s event, we’re excited to welcome conference registrants to one of three immersive tours at working farms in and around Tampa.
These hands-on experiences allow you to see Farm to School practices in action, meet the growers behind the movement and gather real insights you can bring back to your schools and communities.
Attendees will have the option to sign up for one of three tours to:
- Wish Farms Headquarters in Plant City, FL
- Sweetwater Community Organic Farm in Tampa, FL
- Meacham Organic Farm in Tampa, FL
Keep an eye on your email! Conference registrants will receive a direct email with sign-up instructions.
Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis for conference registrants only.
Calling All Florida Farmers & Vendors!
Be part of the 2026 Florida Farm to School Conference by applying to join us at the Farmers Market Expo on April 8 — a signature event within the Conference that connects you directly with school nutrition professionals, educators and other stakeholders passionate about sourcing fresh Florida products for their schools.
This high-impact event is designed to showcase your products, build relationships and open doors to new procurement opportunities in schools statewide.
The best part? There’s no cost to participate!
Space is limited. Applications are required and will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis — so we encourage you to apply early!
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Session Topic: Cultivating Farm to School with Staying Power in the Classroom, Cafeteria and Community
Session Topic: The Promise of Scratch Cooking in Schools
- 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.
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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.