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We just wrapped up our Agricultural Educators Cohort, a peer-to-peer learning opportunity for farmers interested in connecting with schools and offering hands-on agricultural education. Participants were matched with a coach to help them realize their goals. Hear from one such pair, Ariana Wild of Wild Farm and Misse Axelrod of Vermont Farm and Forest School.

Vermont food systems specialists recently shared our state’s unique approach to implementing the USDA Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement with the National Farm to School Network audience. Our state's innovative method passes these funds to food hubs, demonstrating a successful farmer-focused strategy to get local foods in schools. 

For sixteen years, Jr Iron Chef VT has been challenging teens to engage in improving their own health and the health of their community by creating nutritious, local dishes to inspire school meal programs. Dig into some of our highlight stories, and learn more about the program:

🥟 Shelburne Community School's Recipe: Pierogi, Cabbage & Chimichurri

🧑‍🍳 Interview: A Jr Iron Chef, Fourteen Years Later

🥗 Program History, Skill-Building Videos & More

Are you a farm-based educator looking to make climate change education come alive in your programming? Join us for a hybrid professional learning experience with the Farm-Based Education Network and Climate Farm School. Program runs September 2–27 with a week-long residence at Shelburne Farms September 15-20. Applications due July 5.

Spread the word: bring your students to F.E.A.S.T. (Food Education and Sustainability/Systems Thinking) on Wednesday, May 22 at Shelburne Farms! The event is a student-organized day of workshops and conversations designed for Vermont high school students who are passionate about food systems, sustainability, and their role in addressing climate action.

Supported by the Vermont Farm to School & Early Childhood Network and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets.

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