Watermelon Day at Edible Schoolyard New Orleans: A Tradition Rooted in Connection | National Farm to School Network Series
Oct 2024
At Edible Schoolyard New Orleans (ESYNOLA), a signature program of FirstLine Schools, farm to school programming goes beyond growing food—it connects students to the rich agricultural and culinary heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana. One of the most cherished traditions at Edible Schoolyard New Orleans is Watermelon Day, a celebration that has been going strong for nearly 20 years.
Happy World Environment Day: A Deep Dive into School Food Forests
Jun 2024
As we celebrate World Environment Day, it's important to reflect on sustainable practices that not only nourish our bodies but also nurture the planet. In a world where taking care of our environment is more important than ever, NFSN is excited to share a little bit about one of our developing projects at the intersection of school-based agriculture and agroforestry: school food forests.
Blog Series | Concluding the 2023 Racial Equity Learning Lab Cohort and Crafting the Next Journey
Apr 2024
Between September 2023 through February 2024, a group of 13 incredible Farm to School advocates and practitioners forged connections with one another and practiced the art of co-learning and co-creating in the Racial Equity Learning Lab.
From Mardi Gras to Spring: Nurturing Growth in New Orleans Gardens and Classrooms
Mar 2024
Guest blog by Edible Schoolyard New Orleans
Blog Series | From Winter Reflections to Summer Deepening: NFSN's Racial Equity Learning Lab in New Orleans
Nov 2023
Earlier this month, the NFSN Racial Equity Learning Lab team and the 2023 cohort members met in-person in New Orleans. The meeting was held in the historic New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and concluded the day at an Edible Schoolyard New Orleans school site, Arthur Ashe Charter School. This in-person session was carefully situated half way through the Lab sessions to further ground participan
Blog Series | Journeying through the 2023 Racial Equity Learning Lab
Sep 2023
National Farm to School Network (NFSN) publicly launched the Racial Equity Learning Lab (‘the Lab’), a pioneering initiative developed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture through a Cooperative Agreement. NFSN is excited to announce that the first official cohort of the Lab has been formed and will begin engaging in the learning experience starting September 8, 2023.
The Time for Nationwide Healthy School Meals for All Is Now
May 2023
National Farm to School Network is excited to announce that we have joined the National Healthy School Meals for All Coalition to call on Congress to make nationwide free school meals for all students a reality.
Announcing the Racial Equity Learning Lab
Mar 2023
The National Farm to School Network (NFSN) is excited to announce a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to convene the Racial Equity Learning Lab (the “Lab”).
Celebrating Black History Month
Feb 2023
February is Black History Month, a dedicated time to pay attention to the power and resilience of the Black community and to celebrate the many Black leaders on whose shoulders we stand. This month, we urge you to join us in learning about Black history and celebrating Black leaders, practitioners, and community members who drive forward the farm to school movement.
NFSN’s Comments on Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Proposed Scientific Questions
Jun 2022
In April, the US Department of Health and Human Services published its proposed list of scientific questions for the next update of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The DGA, reviewed and updated every five years, provides the foundation for the federal government’s recommendations to the public about eating patterns that lead to better health outcomes.
Happy National Farmworker Awareness Week!
Mar 2022
National Farmworker Awareness Week (NFAW) is a week of action for communities and individuals to bring attention to farmworkers and honor them for the contributions they make to our daily lives.
2021 Movement Meeting
Oct 2021