For more detailed news and information about the D.C. Farm to School Network website.
What is our mission?
To improve the health and well being of schoolchildren in the District of Columbia, and of our local environment and food economy, by increasing access to healthy, local, and sustainable foods in all Washington, D.C. schools.
Who are we?
We are a coalition of hundreds of diverse advocates working to incorporate more healthy, local foods and food education into DC schools. Our Network includes teachers, parents, farmers, food service, school administrators, environmental organizations, farmers’ market directors, health advocates, community members, and all sorts of people who care about the health and well being of the District of Columbia’s kids, our local environment and our local food economy.
What does D.C. Farm to School Network do?
We use our Network to identify creative solutions along the journey from seed to cafeteria tray to make more healthy, local foods available in Washington, D.C. school cafeterias. Specifically we…
- Educate and spread awareness about farm to school through meetings, conference calls, events and more
- Provide direct assistance to food service providers interested to serve healthy, local foods
- Forge relationships and establish creative partnerships (for example, facilitates meetings between local growers and school food service providers)
- Provide tools, resources, and updates through our e-newsletter, google group, website, events and publications
- Advocate for local and federal policies that support farm to school programs
How can I get involved?
- Learn more about farm to school by exploring the DC Farm to School Website.