CT Fresh Ed
The State of Connecticut Department of Education has taken the lead on several key farm to school efforts, including the CT Fresh Ed Buy Local Program that fuels local and regionally grown purchases. CT Fresh Ed represents a state commitment to advancing the 3 C’s of Farm to School - Cafeteria, Classroom, and Community. UConn Extension works in close coordination with CT Fresh Ed to advance best practices, strengthen connections between schools and farmers, encourage hands-on learning, organize an annual Farm to School conference, and much more.
Contact Dawn Crayco to learn more.
CT Grown for CT Kids - Technical Assistance
UConn Extension partners with CT Department of Agriculture to provide coaching and support the grantees in the CT Grown for CT Kids Grant Program. In addition, we generate trainings to support best practices in farm to school activities.
Contact Abby DuBois to learn more.
Ready to Sell Farmer Training
UConn Extension implements a cohort-based learning experience for 10-12 farmers each year who are ready to learn how to sell to schools. Participants in the program learn about school buyer expectations, forward contracts, food safety considerations, and more. A goal of the training is for all participants to attain new sales to a school buyer.
Please email Shannon Raider to learn more.
Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE)
Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) incorporates the three core elements of local procurement, gardens, and food and Agriculture education to advance health and wellbeing, engages families and communities, and enhances the quality of the ECE setting.