Application and Selection
Applications for the 2026-2027 program will open in early January 2026!
Building a Team
We promote and value teams that encompass individuals with varying levels of experience and roles within the program. Assemble your farm to school team, consisting of 4–6 members, ensuring a rich diversity of stakeholders:
For school-based or early childhood teams:
Teams should consist of 3-5 members, each representing different segments of the school and community. It is required that teams include individuals from the following three positions: administrative staff, teachers, and school nutrition/food service personnel. Moreover, supplementary members may encompass family members, farmers, community collaborators, school nurses, other staff, school board members, and others.
For school district-wide teams:
Teams should be formed with 4-6 members who represent a range of stakeholders within the school and community. Essential positions for the team include district-level administration, teachers, and school nutrition/food service personnel. Moreover, supplementary members may encompass family members, farmers, community collaborators, school nurses, other staff, school board members, and others. In your application, kindly specify one or two specific schools within your district that will be the focal point for implementing your farm to school action plan.