Having trouble viewing this email? View as webpage.

Build a Team & Apply: Northeast Farm to School Institute

The Northeast Farm to School Institute is our unique year-long professional learning opportunity for selected school, district, or early childhood teams from New England and New York.

Our Institute goes beyond the basics: we help teams build the relationships, skills, and connections needed to implement robust farm to school programs that align with your school’s priorities and last.

You're Invited! Vermont Farm to School & Early Childhood Network Gathering

Thursday, February 5: Join us at the Capitol City Grange in Montpelier to celebrate Vermont's accomplishments and the future direction of our shared work. Share a (free!) meal together, and then dive into conversation and strategic planning.

Webinar: Culturally Responsive Ingredients, Meals & Practices

Friday, January 30: Hear from a panel of three school meal experts from Vermont and Maine to explore how child nutrition programs are implementing culturally responsive practices and honoring a wide array of family cultures through a shared love of food.

Join Us at the NOFA-VT Winter Conference

February 14 & 15: The 2026 Conference at Saint Michael's College in Colchester welcomes farmers, gardeners, and others who care about a better food system. Saturday will feature a keynote with Ira Wallace and 40+ workshops, and all-day workshops on Sunday. Plus, a children’s conference, music, art, seed swap, and more!

Podcast Feature: Our Farm to School Model's Impacts in Oregon

Curious how farm to school is is being put into practice on the West Coast? The Farm to School Podcast interviewed organizers and participants at Oregon’s Farm to School Institute, where they are using our whole-school model to strengthen connections among classrooms, cafeterias, and local agriculture.

You're receiving this email from Vermont FEED because you have previously signed up, downloaded a resource from our website, or participated in our farm to school programming. If you would no longer like to receive our updates, unsubscribe below.

Vermont FEED is a farm to school partnership project of

Shelburne Farms Institute for Sustainable Schools and NOFA-VT.