| Farm to School programs have a general objective to connect schools with local agriculture for the benefit of the students and farmers. Schools can serve fresher cafeteria meals, provide hands-on nutrition and natural sciences education, while increasing communities' understanding of the importance of local agriculture. The websites and information listed here are considered to be potentially useful to one or more aspects of a Farm to School program. |
EXISTING FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Los Angeles Leadership Academy
Los Angeles Unified School District Nutrition Network
FARM
Farmer's Markets - Search for certified farmer's markets in the county.
California Buy Fresh Buy Local - Search for local foods by county.
CAFF Growers Collaborative - Serving Southern California.
Slow Food Los Angeles Convivium
EarthWorks Community Farm
South Central Farmer Health and Education - A California nonprofit public benefit corporation working to preserve, maintain, acquire, and cultivate farm land in urban areas for the purpose of improving the health and welfare of individuals, families and communities.
AGdayLA -The day offers two, 2 and a half hour sessions full of valuable hands-on educational experiences for selected fourth grade students.
Leona Valley Cherry Growers Association
Barnyard Party - Pony rides and petting zoo come to your location.
Forneris Farms - Field trips, harvest festival and pumpkin patch.
Cal Poly Kellogg Ranch - U-pick strawberries and farm store.
4-H Youth Development Program
County Farm Bureau
Agricultural Commissioner
GARDEN
Master Gardener
Common Ground Garden Program
School Garden Guide
Community Gardens
Community Garden Council
Smart Gardening - Composting information, workshops and demonstration centers.
Garden Tips
Helpful Garden Articles
County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Harvest Garden at Descanso Gardens
City of L.A. Environmental Affairs Department
CAFETERIA & FOOD SERVICE
Healthy Recipes & Ingredient Glossary
NUTRITION
4-H Youth EFNEP
Nutrition, Family and Consumer Science - EFNEP & FSNEP
Network for a Healthy California
Eating Healthy with Food Stamps
Fresh from the Garden
Community Food Bank - Kids Nutrition Program
Healthy Parks Program
Cooking Classes for Kids - listing of classes offered in LA area