Workshop: Farm to School in Action - Innovation in the Field
Date: Thursday, November 5th
Time: 9:00 AM -1:30 PM
Location: Framingham State University
Join DESE and Massachusetts Farm to School for an in-person workshop spotlighting innovative approaches from practitioners engaged in the 3 Cs - Classroom, Cafeteria, and Community. In addition to peer-to-peer networking, this workshop will include three interactive sessions on the following topics:
- Classroom | Indoor Growing: Discover how practitioners are using hydroponic and other indoor growing systems to bring hands-on learning into the classroom.
- Cafeteria | Taste Tests and Afterschool Engagement: Explore creative ways to engage students through taste tests and afterschool cooking clubs that build excitement around local foods
- Community | Visiting Farms: Learn how community partnerships and farm experiences can connect students with local agriculture and create meaningful learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
Attendance is limited. Registration is required and available on a first come, first served basis after priority spots have been allocated.