There are numerous curricula available for all grade levels, whether you want to add one activity during National Farm to School Month in October, feature seasonal events, or integrate a comprehensive education program with lessons in nutrition, health, science, food, agriculture, and careers.
Starting Farm to School
- Getting Started with Farm to School(PDF)
- USDA Farm to School Planning Toolkit(PDF)
- USDA Fact Sheet School Gardens (PDF)
Curriculum
- For a complete list of curricula for all ages, visit farmtoschool.org/resources
- Granny’s Garden School – Grades 1-4
- Cooking With Kids – Grade K-6
- In Defense of Food – Middle School Age
- Growing Teachers Throughout the Seasons (coming soon!)
Online Farm Experiences
Gardens and Growing
- Garden Planning Fact Sheet(PDF)
- No Garden? No Problem! Container Garden Basics
- Seed Starting indoors in less than 4 minutes
Farm to School and Wellness Policies
Farm to School has outcomes that further student wellness, and can be incorporated into wellness policies to promote healthier diets.
Schools participating in National School Lunch Program are required by law to establish wellness policies. Learn more about wellness policy requirements and how they relate to school meals from the USDA.
