As stated by the National Farm to School Network, farm-to-school enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early care and education settings. Farm to school programs include one or more of three core elements: 1) local food procurement, 2) school or youth gardens and 3) education.
Learn about farm to school with the following resources:
Beef to School
Beef to School (B2S) is a more specific version of Farm to School focusing specifically on beef. B2S includes two components - 1) local beef served in school lunch programs and 2) beef education in the classroom. SDSU Extension offers resources to assist K-12 school districts in implementing each of these components, such as the publication Frequently Asked Questions About Beef to School in South Dakota and the 4-H Adopt-A-Cow: Beef curriculum.
Featured Resources
South Dakota Farm to School Resource Guide
South Dakota's resource guide for starting a Farm to School
South Dakota Farm to School Network
The South Dakota Farm to School Network is an open group of individuals and organizations whose work or personal interests align with the components of farm to school. Learn how you or your organization can get involved today!
South Dakota Farm to School Stories
South Dakota Farm to School Stories highlight the fact that farm to school is for everyone and can be done in many ways.
Frequently Asked Questions About Beef to School in South Dakota
This FAQ resource provides responses to commonly asked questions about serving beef in South Dakota (SD) child nutrition programs (CNPs). Both requirements and recommendations are provided.
Grow Getters: Garden-Based Education for Preschool-3rd Grades
The “Grow Getters” series consists of lessons and resources to engage youth and families in hands-on, at-home activities related to gardening—even without a garden!
Upcoming Events
South Dakota Crunch Off
The South Dakota Crunch Off is an annual statewide event to celebrate local produce and farm to school by crunching into any South Dakota grown fruit or vegetable.
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