It's National Farm to School month, a time to celebrate the connection between local farmers and our school communities. In this edition, FCS News is your go-to source for valuable insights. Enjoy Farm to School month, savor fall flavors, and have a spook-tacular, safe Halloween!

October FCS Newsletter​

Celebrate Farm to School Month

Ideas and resources for celebrating National Farm to School Month in October.

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL FARM TO SCHOOL MONTH, a time to celebrate the connections happening all over the country between children and local food! From taste tests in the cafeteria and nutrition education activities in the classroom, to farm visits and school garden harvest parties, schools, early care and education sites, farms, and communities in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and U.S. Territories take part in the celebrations.

National Farm to School Network advocated for the creation of National Farm to School Month by Congress in 2010 and now organizes the annual celebration with hundreds of partners across the country.

GET STARTED National Farm to School Month is a great opportunity to plan a new farm to school activity, organize a special celebration of your current efforts, or initiate a new partnership.

LEARN MORE Throughout October, we'll share stories and information on our social media and blog to connect, inspire, and spread awareness about farm to school. Follow us at @farmtoschool on all platforms!

Visit our resource database for hundreds of helpful resources, sorted by searchable tags for Farm to School Month as well as topics like school gardens, procurement, and policy.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT If you are an educator, parent, food producer, nutrition professional, or someone who cares about improving your community-sign up to be a member for free and receive our e-newsletter for regular updates, new resources, advocacy opportunities and more. Sign up on the National Farm to School Network website.

If you are representing an organization, sign up to be an NFS partner.

Contact 919-496-3344, Dominque Simon, Extension Agent-Family and Consumer Sciences, for more information or questions about Family and Consumer Science.