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Konferans Farm to School Florida

5-7 mas 2025 | Orlando, Florida
Join us for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' 2025 Florida Farm to School Conference at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. We can’t wait to see you there!

Eksplore Ajanda nou an

Ane sa a, n ap anbrase tèm nou an Kiltive Lyen pou ogmante aksè elèv yo nan pwodui fre nan Eta Florida nan lekòl nou yo, ofri opsyon manje ki pi bon pou lasante pou timoun Florida yo epi fè elèv yo patisipe nan edikasyon nitrisyonèl ak agrikòl atravè aktivite jaden nan lekòl yo.

Our agenda reflects the tools you need to participate in and promote Florida Farm to School through the three pillars: School Gardens, Agricultural Education and Procurement.

Download 2025 Agenda

Detay sou Konferans
Our Venue

Nou ap kontan akeyi w nan Renaissance Orlando nan SeaWorld pou Konferans ane sa a.

Explore the Venue

Parking options for attendees include discounted self-parking at $19 per day and valet parking at $54 per day.

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We invite you to stay in one of the many nearby hotels. Whether you’re here for the day or an extended stay, you’ll find a range of accommodations to suit your needs.

Farm Tour A: 4Roots Farm Campus

Join us for a tour of the 4Roots Farm Campus, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn about 4Roots’ mission, programs, sustainability initiatives and regenerative agriculture practices.

Get a sneak peek into their state-of-the-art greenhouse, equipped with nine different innovative growing systems, including an aquaponics system designed to mimic nature. Wander through a food forest, comprised of over 100 diverse edible plant varieties, where the 4Roots team demonstrates permaculture principles that maximize soil and ecosystem health.

The 4Roots Mobile Market will also be on-site for you to stock up on fresh Florida produce and merchandise as you wrap up your visit!

Stay tuned to secure your spot on the tour!

Farm Tour B: Southern Hill Farms

Join us for a tour at Southern Hill Farms to discover a fun and educational agricultural experience! Southern Hill Farms is a 120-acre family-owned and operated agritourism farm growing u-pick blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, peaches, seasonal vegetables, sunflowers and zinnias in their respective seasons, along with commercially harvested blueberries and strawberries. Originally, their blueberries were solely commercially harvested until 2014 when they opened the farm for their community to enjoy.

Today, Southern Hill Farms is a beloved destination within Clermont and the Greater Orlando area, welcoming guests for their winter and spring u-pick seasons as well as their annual fall festival, a family tradition to remember. Southern Hill Farms offers the community a chance to know their local farm and love their local farmer.

Stay tuned to secure your spot on the tour!

MEET OUR 2025 SPEAKERS
Donna Martin, EDS, RDN, LD, SNS, FAND
Retired School Nutrition Program Director and School Nutrition Consultant
Keynote Presentation
Chef Cyndie Story, PhD, RDN, SNS
Registered Dietitian and Certified Chef
Culinary Solution Centers, LLC and SproutCNP, LLC
Session Topic: Let's Get Cooking! Local Foods in School Meals
Hakeem Holmes
Sustainable Agriculture Specialist
National Center for Appropriate Technology
Session Topic: Bringing the Farm to School: An Overview
Benefits of Attending
For Farmers & Producers
  1. Connect with schools looking to purchase from local farms.
  2. Network with and learn from fellow farmers already selling to schools.
  3.  Attend interactive presentations and workshops designed to give you tips and resources to simplify selling to schools.
  4. Apply to market and sample your products with school nutrition decision makers at our Farmers Market Expo.
  5. Explore how to get involved with students’ agricultural education to inspire the next generation of farmers.
For School Nutrition Professionals
  1. Network with other SNPs from across the state to learn best practices and get inspiration.
  2. Understand changes to procurement processes that can help you source local commodities more efficiently and cost effectively.
  3. Sample a variety of Florida foods, while networking with local farmers and producers.
  4. Attend hands-on workshops and recipe demonstrations, showcasing innovative ways to use fresh, local ingredients in school meals while gaining CEUs.
For Educators
  1. Access the latest strategies and resources to incorporate nutrition and agriculture education into your curriculum.
  2. Network with fellow educators and share best practices for developing engaging education programs for students of all grade levels.
  3. Explore the benefits of school gardens and how they can provide hands-on learning experiences for your students.
  4. Attend immersive workshops and visit a local farm.
More Ways to Get Involved
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