School Garden Resources (Guides, Lessons, Webinars)
See All School Garden ResourcesSquare Foot Garden Planning Grades 7-12 What is a square foot garden? How do we plan a square foot garden? How many plants can we put in my square foot garden? What are some plants...
Learn MoreTesting Seeds for Germination Grades 7-12 What are the necessary conditions for seeds to germinate and how long does it take? How can you test for seed germination? When is the best time to plant...
Learn MoreEdible Pollinator Plants What are edible pollinator plants? Why are bees and other pollinators attracted to these plants? What can you do with the plants once they are grown? In this lesson, students will learn...
Learn MoreFertilizers from the Sea What is fertilizer from the sea? How is it made and used? What are the benefits of using fertilizer from the sea? In this activity students will learn there are two...
Learn MoreSeed Paper What is seed paper? How do you make it? Which plants have small seeds? How do plant seeds germinate? In this activity, students will learn how to make seed paper that they can...
Learn MoreSquare Foot Garden Planning Grades 7-12 What is a square foot garden? How do we plan a square foot garden? How many plants can we put in my square foot garden? What are some plants...
Learn MoreTesting Seeds for Germination Grades 7-12 What are the necessary conditions for seeds to germinate and how long does it take? How can you test for seed germination? When is the best time to plant...
Learn MoreEdible Pollinator Plants What are edible pollinator plants? Why are bees and other pollinators attracted to these plants? What can you do with the plants once they are grown? In this lesson, students will learn...
Learn MoreFertilizers from the Sea What is fertilizer from the sea? How is it made and used? What are the benefits of using fertilizer from the sea? In this activity students will learn there are two...
Learn MoreSeed Paper What is seed paper? How do you make it? Which plants have small seeds? How do plant seeds germinate? In this activity, students will learn how to make seed paper that they can...
Learn MoreSquare Foot Garden Planning Grades 7-12 What is a square foot garden? How do we plan a square foot garden? How many plants can we put in my square foot garden? What are some plants...
Learn MoreTesting Seeds for Germination Grades 7-12 What are the necessary conditions for seeds to germinate and how long does it take? How can you test for seed germination? When is the best time to plant...
Learn MoreIndoor activities focused on food, agriculture, and nutrition for you and your students.
See All Classroom LessonsIn the movement game “Beans on Toast,” a leader directs players by calling out different types of beans, each associated with a specific action. How to Play The leader calls out various beans such as...
Learn MoreWhat Is In a Leaf? This can be an observation and discussion or time for students to draw and label in a notebook, or information for a classroom or hallway bulletin board where each student...
Learn MoreThere are extensive curricular resources available that can serve as an excellent starting point for teachers interested in food and garden based learning and sustainability education. The following list highlights many of the leading curriculum...
Learn MoreDid you know that you can sprout potatoes in your classroom? Here’s how: Ask your students if they have ever seen a potato with a lot of eyes. Let them know that “eyes” are found...
Learn MoreRoasted Winter Squash Seeds When we think of roasted seeds, our first thought is pumpkin, but have you tried other winter squash seeds instead? Select a winter squash (acorn, butternut, spaghetti, honey nut…). Cut squash...
Learn MoreIn the movement game “Beans on Toast,” a leader directs players by calling out different types of beans, each associated with a specific action. How to Play The leader calls out various beans such as...
Learn MoreWhat Is In a Leaf? This can be an observation and discussion or time for students to draw and label in a notebook, or information for a classroom or hallway bulletin board where each student...
Learn MoreThere are extensive curricular resources available that can serve as an excellent starting point for teachers interested in food and garden based learning and sustainability education. The following list highlights many of the leading curriculum...
Learn MoreDid you know that you can sprout potatoes in your classroom? Here’s how: Ask your students if they have ever seen a potato with a lot of eyes. Let them know that “eyes” are found...
Learn MoreRoasted Winter Squash Seeds When we think of roasted seeds, our first thought is pumpkin, but have you tried other winter squash seeds instead? Select a winter squash (acorn, butternut, spaghetti, honey nut…). Cut squash...
Learn MoreIn the movement game “Beans on Toast,” a leader directs players by calling out different types of beans, each associated with a specific action. How to Play The leader calls out various beans such as...
Learn MoreWhat Is In a Leaf? This can be an observation and discussion or time for students to draw and label in a notebook, or information for a classroom or hallway bulletin board where each student...
Learn MoreGiving you the tools to take action to support farm to school through policy at the school, community, and state level.
See All Advocate Materials#1 Look Up Your Legislator https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator #2 Make an Appointment Call your legislator’s office and ask to speak with an aide who handles agriculture, nutrition and/or education-related issues. Identify yourself as a constituent and ask...
Learn More#1 Find Your Legislator https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator #2 Develop Your Objectives Brainstorm your purpose and objectives for having a legislator come to your location. One of the objectives of the visit is to educate the legislator about...
Learn MoreFarm to School Advocacy Toolkit (Farm to Institution New York) Tips for Meeting with & Hosting Your Legislator (Mass. Farm to School) Tips for Hosting Your Legislator (National Farm to School) Cafeteria Visits 101 (School...
Learn MoreWhat is the National School Lunch Program? The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program administered at the state level by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. School Food...
Learn More#1 Look Up Your Legislator https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator #2 Make an Appointment Call your legislator’s office and ask to speak with an aide who handles agriculture, nutrition and/or education-related issues. Identify yourself as a constituent and ask...
Learn More#1 Find Your Legislator https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator #2 Develop Your Objectives Brainstorm your purpose and objectives for having a legislator come to your location. One of the objectives of the visit is to educate the legislator about...
Learn MoreFarm to School Advocacy Toolkit (Farm to Institution New York) Tips for Meeting with & Hosting Your Legislator (Mass. Farm to School) Tips for Hosting Your Legislator (National Farm to School) Cafeteria Visits 101 (School...
Learn MoreWhat is the National School Lunch Program? The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program administered at the state level by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. School Food...
Learn More#1 Look Up Your Legislator https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator #2 Make an Appointment Call your legislator’s office and ask to speak with an aide who handles agriculture, nutrition and/or education-related issues. Identify yourself as a constituent and ask...
Learn More#1 Find Your Legislator https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator #2 Develop Your Objectives Brainstorm your purpose and objectives for having a legislator come to your location. One of the objectives of the visit is to educate the legislator about...
Learn MoreCollections of eclectic recipes featuring local foods grown by local farmers in MA.
See All RecipesRoasted Winter Squash Seeds When we think of roasted seeds, our first thought is pumpkin, but have you tried other winter squash seeds instead? Select a winter squash (acorn, butternut, spaghetti, honey nut…). Cut squash...
Learn MoreIngredients 10-12 medium apples (a mix of sweet and tart varieties like Fuji, Granny Smith, and Honeycrisp works best) 1 orange (optional, for added citrus flavor) 4-5 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 tablespoon...
Learn MoreRoasted Winter Squash Seeds When we think of roasted seeds, our first thought is pumpkin, but have you tried other winter squash seeds instead? Select a winter squash (acorn, butternut, spaghetti, honey nut…). Cut squash...
Learn MoreIngredients 10-12 medium apples (a mix of sweet and tart varieties like Fuji, Granny Smith, and Honeycrisp works best) 1 orange (optional, for added citrus flavor) 4-5 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 tablespoon...
Learn MoreBalancing Budgets and Leveraging Your Local Food System (PDF) A tool for maximizing local sourcing and USDA Foods Purchases for impact. How to use this Tool This tool was created to help your SFA get...
Learn MoreGetting Started with a School Garden Below you will find links to some wonderful resources & tips on how to start a garden at your school. Getting Started: A Guide for Creating School Gardens as...
Learn MoreSummer Food Service Introduction (text courtesy of Project Bread) The Summer Food Service Program, known as Summer Eats in Massachusetts, is a federally-funded nutrition program that provides free meals to children ages 18 and under...
Learn MoreWe live in a country of continually increasing racial and ethnic diversity. The rapidly changing demographics of the United States bring with them a broader array of cultures, languages, religions, food traditions, and experiences than...
Learn MoreAre you sourcing local seafood for the first time? Our Sea to School Guide provides a lot of information about the questions to consider when selecting a seafood vendor and the type of seafood you...
Learn MoreBalancing Budgets and Leveraging Your Local Food System (PDF) A tool for maximizing local sourcing and USDA Foods Purchases for impact. How to use this Tool This tool was created to help your SFA get...
Learn MoreGetting Started with a School Garden Below you will find links to some wonderful resources & tips on how to start a garden at your school. Getting Started: A Guide for Creating School Gardens as...
Learn MoreSummer Food Service Introduction (text courtesy of Project Bread) The Summer Food Service Program, known as Summer Eats in Massachusetts, is a federally-funded nutrition program that provides free meals to children ages 18 and under...
Learn MoreWe live in a country of continually increasing racial and ethnic diversity. The rapidly changing demographics of the United States bring with them a broader array of cultures, languages, religions, food traditions, and experiences than...
Learn MoreAre you sourcing local seafood for the first time? Our Sea to School Guide provides a lot of information about the questions to consider when selecting a seafood vendor and the type of seafood you...
Learn MoreBalancing Budgets and Leveraging Your Local Food System (PDF) A tool for maximizing local sourcing and USDA Foods Purchases for impact. How to use this Tool This tool was created to help your SFA get...
Learn MoreGetting Started with a School Garden Below you will find links to some wonderful resources & tips on how to start a garden at your school. Getting Started: A Guide for Creating School Gardens as...
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