Farm to School program's objectives are to provide students with healthy lunches along with nutrition and agriculture education programs. They may provide local farm fresh produce in cafeteria lunches, incorporate school gardens into the curriculum, tour farms and an increased nutrition education while creating a greater connection with the local agricultural community. The websites and information listed here are considered to be potentially useful to one or more aspects of a Farm to School program.

FARM
Farmer's Markets - Search for certified farmer's markets in the county
California Buy Fresh Buy Local - Search for local foods by county.
California Nut Festival
Experience Farming! - An actual Chico almond farmer will provide a presentation for your students.
Johnny's Appleseed Days
Chico State University Farm - School fieldtrips of the farm.
4-H Youth Development Program
County Farm Bureau
Agricultural Commissioner

GARDEN
Master Gardener
Garden Links
Chico Community Environmental Gardens
Fabulous Gardening Links!

CAFETERIA & FOOD SERVICE
Seasonal and Healthy Recipes - Provided by Edible Shasta-Butte.

NUTRITION
FSNEP Youth Program
EFNEP Program
Go Glow Grow - Nutrition curriculum for preschoolers.
Eating Healthy Farm to Fork - Program designed for kindergarteners.
Happy Healthy Me - Program designed for 4-6 year olds.
Nutrition Newslines - Ideas and information for creating a healthy classroom.
Teacher Resources
Chico Area Recreation and Park District - Cooking classes for kids and teens.
Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc.
Sierra Cascade Region Nutrition Network
County Office of Education - Partners in Health & Safety.
Reasons for the Seasons