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"Bringing the Farm to School" Training


Explore New Business Opportunities with Schools

Are you a Florida farmer or producer looking to expand your business? 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 agriculture.

Upcoming Trainings

Region 4 Training

Wednesday, July 23 in Tampa, FL (near Brandon, FL)

9am-3pm – Breakfast will be available at 8am

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

Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Brandon
10220 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619

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Region 5 Training

Wednesday, July 30 in Jensen Beach, FL (near Port St. Lucie, FL)

9am-3pm – Breakfast will be available at 8am

Open to farmers, producers, NSLP sponsors and partners in Osceola, Indian River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Martin counties.

Location: Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa
3793 NE Ocean Blvd, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

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To be notified about future trainings, please contact [email protected].

Why Attend “Bringing the Farm to School” Training?

With more than 30 million students participating in the National School Lunch Program each day, schools provide a large, stable and long-term market option for Florida producers. Many schools have a strong interest in including local foods in delicious and nutritious school meals.

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!
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