Basics of Farm to School/CACFP - An overview of the history and benefits of farm to school as well as the core elements of farm to school (procurement, school gardens, education). For CACFP, we will provide an overview of the same pillars, with a focus on procurement of food through the CACFP and a CACFP educator lens.

‍Who are the Stakeholders? Who are the various stakeholders from the farm side of the spectrum to the school/ECE and child nutrition programs side, from the local to state to national level? How can you better understand and engage with them, understanding their language and context?

‍Equity - Who is part of your farm to school/ECE community? What factors make it easier or harder for them to engage? How can you make sure they are represented and supported?

‍Your Role - In addition to learning about farm to school/CACFP, Fundamentals will also support your critical and strategic thinking, understanding that there isn’t only one way of doing farm to school/CACFP work. We will explore examples of strategies and actions other states are doing.
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Who's it For?

• Individuals who are or will be working on farm to school or farm to CACFP under a state agency, federal government, or Extension. Other institutional employees or those who work at different scales (e.g. locally or regionally) are also welcome to apply.
  
• Participants do not need to do farm to school/CACFP full-time, but it should be a regular part of their work.
• Participants may be new to farm to school and/or CACFP or may benefit from a formal refresher.
• Selection committee will aim to have a cohort that represents as many states and territories as possible.
  
• Cohort will be capped at 50 participants.