The following resources are a small sampling of the materials and curriculums available for Farm to Preschool, and Farm to Early Childhood.
An Ecosystem Assessment
The Farm to Early Childhood in New England (FINE) and the New England Farm to Early Childhood Project Steering Committee are excited to announce the publication of “Farm to Early Childhood in New England: an Ecosystem Assessment.” This illustrated and interactive overview of the farm to early childhood space across the six New England states was designed to help regional interest holders better understand the early childhood sector and to identify the key opportunities for expanding farm to early childhood activity across the six New England states.
This assessment is part of the Northeast Farm to Early Childhood Project, a two-year collaborative effort of Farm to Institution New England and the Northeast Farm to School Collaborative. The project is funded by a USDA Farm to School Grant.
Curriculum
- Farm to Preschool website
- Harvest for Healthy Kids - Mt. Hood Community College
- Farm to Preschool Curriculum - Urban and Environmental Policy Institute, Occidental College
- Farm to Childcare Curriculum - Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy
- We Can! Eat Play Grow - National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute
- Grow it, Try it, Like it - USDA Food and Nutrition Administration
- Color Me Healthy website
Finding Local Produce
Finding local produce to add to your menu doesn't have to be hard! Check out the resources below for helpful tools in procuring local food.
- Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) Local Food Purchasing Guide - NC State Extension
- Local Food For Little Eaters - Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems
- Local Procurement for Child Care Centers - National Farm to School Network
- Local Purchasing for Family Child Care Providers - National Farm to School Network
- Handling Fresh Produce in Classrooms - USDA Food and Nutrition Administration