Sponsors

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How we can help

• WSU King County Extension Farm-to-School Program
  can provide
  
• Resources relating to existing farm-to-school
  program models
  
• Guidance and information on government or school
  district policies that support farm-to-school
  work
  
• Referrals to other school districts, parents or
  farms who are working in this area.
  
• Contact us for information on
• How to start the conversation at your school
• How to connect to farms to provide food or
  education for the students at your school
  
• How to reach schools and other institutions who
  may wish to buy produce from your farm
  

For
Strengthening Farm-to-School Connections
Mission
To improve health and enhance agriculture by
linking farms and schools
WSU King County Extension is working to improve
health and enhance local agriculture by
strengthening connections between farms and
schools for better food, better education and
better choices.
Tricia Sexton Farm-to-School Program Washington
State University King County Extension 200 Mil
l Ave. South, Suite 100 Renton, WA 98057 Tricia.
sexton_at_kingcounty.gov [phone]
Vision

• Local, state and school policies that support
  using Washington foods in schools, colleges and
  universities.
  
• Children, young adults and families choose and
  enjoy Washington foods.
  
• Students and communities have an experiential
  understanding of how food is grown, and the
  environmental and health impacts of our food
  choices
• Farming in Washington is thriving and
  economically viable.

Sponsors
Goals
WSU KCE Farm-to-School Program works in
collaboration with the WSU Small Farms Team to
connect farms to schools around Washington State.

• Nutritious school meals that incorporate high
  quality, locally grown foods.
  
• Strong, viable Washington farms.
• Informed, conscious food choices that support
  local agriculture and good land stewardship.

Extension programs and employment are available
to all without discrimination. Evidence of
noncompliance may be reported through your local
Extension office.
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