Farm to School programs have a general objective to connect schools with local agriculture for the benefit of the students and farmers. Schools can improve cafeteria meals, provide a more hands-on introduction to nutrition and natural sciences, 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.
FARM
Farm Advisor
Farm Bureau
Agricultural Commisioner
Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Eco Tourism
Swanton Berry Farm - Berries, kiwi and Christmas Tree U-pick and farmstand.
Phipps Country Store and Farm - Recipes online, visit farm animals and u-pick fruit at the farm.
Web Ranch Farm - U-pick berries and harvest festival.
County Fair
Produce Marketing Groups
California Buy Fresh Buy Local - Search for local foods by county.
CAFF Growers Collaborative - serving the Bay Area
School Farm Tours
Farmer's Markets
Agricultural Museum
4-H Program
Richard J. Elkus Ranch
Fresh Fish Calendar
San Mateo County Market/Farm Produce Locations
GARDEN
Master Gardener
School Garden Resources/Maintenance
Garden Funding Advice
Jr. Master Gardener Program
Model School/Community Gardens
4-H Youth Development Program
4-H Garden Projects
4-H Club Newsletter
TWIGS
Recycle Works - Information and workshops on sustainable gradening and composting.
Wegman's Nursery Free Gardening & Composting Classes
San Mateo County Produce Calendar
Produce Stands
CAFETERIA & FOOD SERVICE
Food Safety Training
Recipes
School Food Service Staff Training
Farm to School/Cafeteria Resources/Support
NUTRITION
Youth FSNEP
5-A-Day Power Play Program
NFCS Advisor
Food Safety Training
Agriculture/Garden Nutrition Ed Materials/Training
Nutrition Newsletter
TWIGS
Nutrition Education Curriculum Brochures
Local Nutrition Resources
City of San Mateo Parks & Recreation Department -Youth and Teen Cooking Classes
City of East Palo Alto - Annual Children's Day and Health Expo
Redwood City Teenzone - Cooking classes
City of South San Francisco Recreation and Community Services - Cooking Classes
http://www.ssf.net/depts/rcs/classes.asp
Kids Culinary Adventure