From January to October 2024 our BC provincial partners at Farm to School BC are offering a free mentorship program for K-12 educators and community organizations supporting existing school gardens or building a new school garden. This mentorship program provides valuable skills that support the development of a robust school garden community, hands-on student learning...Read More
In this webinar hosted by the Lake Superior Living Labs Network (LSLLN), four panellists shared their experiences working in school food systems by bringing food into the classroom, kitchen and cafeteria for kids in early care through post-secondary institutions. Presenters shared their experiences from the US and Canada, with a common theme of using food...Read More
The Good Food Organization (GFO) program in alliance with Community Food Centre Canada (CFCC) connects like-minded non-profits around 5 Good Food Principles: Taking action from the individual to the systemic level Believing and investing in the power of good food Creating an environment of respect and community leadership Meeting people where they’re at Aiming high...Read More
Thank you to CBC News NL for recognizing the great work of the 2022 Farm to School Canada Grant recipient Holy Heart of Mary High School in St. John’s, NL. Journalist Amanda Greer covered the school’s recent Sea to School field trip. Read the full article, or listen to the interview on The Signal, links...Read More
As students across Canada begin their first full week of classes, CBC Vancouver released a new film that features LunchLAB, a great example of the Farm to School Approach, providing students with access to healthy food, hands-on learning opportunities, and community connections. Directed by Ben Cox, this film explores Lord Roberts Elementary School’s lunchroom and garden,...Read More
Dig in to the new school year by applying for a Seed Grant! In honour of back to school, we’re excited to announce a NEW stream of school grants available for the 2023/24 school year. Valued at up to $3,000 each and designed to be flexible, the Dig In! Seed Grants are open to K-12...Read More
