Bring the farm to the classroom.
Our Farm to Classroom Resource Portal helps educators and producers connect
Our Farm to Classroom Resource Portal makes it easier than ever to connect teachers and students to local farmers, even when in-person activities aren’t an option. Our portal can help educators and producers in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities provide high-quality Farm to School instruction and find opportunities for collaboration.
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Creating the Farm to Classroom Resource Portal was possible because of a USDA Farm to School Grant awarded to Iowa Valley RC&D.
Field to Family is based in Iowa City and works to create a more local, healthy and sustainable regional food system. Field to Family’s Farm to School Program works to increase the amount of fresh, local food that students eat through our three projects: 1) adding more local foods to school lunches, 2) building school gardens and composting systems, and 3) providing food, agriculture, and nutrition education programs.
Iowa Valley RC&D is a 501c3 non-profit based in Amana who works to grow local economies, strengthen food systems, foster protection and enhancement of natural resources, and develop awareness for the arts, history, and culture. The Iowa Valley RC&D’s expertise is in community food systems, planning, and placemaking.
This project has been funded at least in part with Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the view of policies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organization imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.