"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
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
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!