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VT FEED @VT_FEED

Vermont Food Education Every Day (VT FEED) raises awareness about healthy food, nutrition, and the role of farms and farmers in sustaining a healthy community.

Joined June 2016
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National Farm to School Network@FarmtoSchool
11 Dec 2023
✨ New Webinar this Thursday!✨ Join NFSN & Betsy Rosenbluth, Jennifer Cirillo, and Qing Ren of @ShelburneFarms in discussing the impacts of the Farm to School Institute, lessons learned, and recent state-led adaptations! Register: bit.ly/3uRWj7I
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VT FEED@VT_FEED
18 Jul 2023
📬 Our latest newsletter is out, highlighting a VT universal school meals case study, a youth-led food systems summit, visitors from Montezuma, farmers' big plans for onsite education & videos for early childhood educators. See our latest issue & sign up: conta.cc/3pPkvFF
Students make pesto on a smoothie bike with microgreens they harvested.

ALT Students make pesto on a smoothie bike with microgreens they harvested.

A farmer looks over a farm to school resource book outdoors at a picnic table during a workshop.

ALT A farmer looks over a farm to school resource book outdoors at a picnic table during a workshop.

a student leads a wildcrafting workshop, leading fellow students through the working landscape.

ALT a student leads a wildcrafting workshop, leading fellow students through the working landscape.

A group of educators gather in the school greenhouse at Montpelier High School.

ALT A group of educators gather in the school greenhouse at Montpelier High School.
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National Farm to School Network@FarmtoSchool
14 Jul 2023
Join us as we share our findings on successful universal meals campaigns in California, Colorado, Maine, and Vermont. Be a part of the movement for healthy school meals for all and register today at the link in our bio. #SchoolMeals4All #FarmToSchool #UniversalMeals #SchoolFood
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VT FEED@VT_FEED
14 Jul 2023
7/20 3PM Webinar: Join @FarmtoSchool for a webinar on #UniversalSchoolMeal policies and gain insights from advocates in CA, CO, ME & VT. We'll be part of the panel to share VT's efforts to connect universal school meals & #FarmToSchool. Register: bit.ly/3XKz1uU
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VT FEED@VT_FEED
5 Jul 2023
🎉 The 2023-24 Northeast Farm to School Institute kickoff retreat has wrapped & the nine selected school & district teams are on their way to deepening the connections among their classrooms, cafeterias & communities in pursuit of a healthier, more just food system! #NEFTSI
A group of program participants gather together in front of the Coach Barn for an all-cohort photo.

ALT A group of program participants gather together in front of the Coach Barn for an all-cohort photo.
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FoodCorps@FoodCorps
22 Jun 2023
Amazing news: #Vermont is now the 6th state to sign #SchoolMealsForAll into law! FoodCorps is excited for this win and continues to push for Congress to pass legislation that expands and funds #SchoolMeals for all. Special congrats to @HungerFreeVT and @VT_FEED! 🎉
Purple graphic with text that reads, “Vermont passes free school meals for all!”

ALT Purple graphic with text that reads, “Vermont passes free school meals for all!”
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VT FEED@VT_FEED
16 May 2023
Our biggest thanks to all the partners we collaborate with through the Vermont Farm to School & Early Childhood Network to bring this work to life and drive the farm to school movement forward!
National Farm to School Network@FarmtoSchool
8 May 2023
New resource alert! This case study of Vermont’s Act 151 explores how the state’s coalition has created a “virtuous cycle” by connecting farm to school and universal meals in their advocacy. Check out the full report here: bit.ly/3B7wWyo
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Vermont Edition@vermontedition
4 Apr 2023
Vermont children have had access to free breakfast and lunch at school since 2020. But the funding for that is set to expire this year. Today we’ll look at universal free meal legislation that has passed in the Vermont House, and is now being considered in the Senate.
Vermont Edition@vermontedition
3 Apr 2023
Should Vermont pass universal free school meals? dlvr.it/Slwqnk
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VT FEED retweeted
NPR Politics
@nprpolitics
31 Mar 2023
There's no such thing as a free lunch. Vermont schools say there should be for kids npr.org/2023/03/31/116713140…

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VT FEED retweeted
Seven Days
@sevendaysvt
7 Mar 2023
Many Vermont school cafeterias cook with fresh, local ingredients. The best thing about these meals? Every child in the cafeteria can eat them for free thanks to the state’s universal school meals program. ❤️ (Paid Post with @HungerFreeVT)

Vermont Should Make School Meals Permanently Free

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VT FEED@VT_FEED
10 Mar 2023
What do we mean when we say "Farm Fresh School Meals for All"? Together with the VT #FarmToSchool & Early Childhood Network, we're showing how connecting kids to the food they eat makes a difference. Hear from advocates, educators, farmers & students @ bit.ly/3ZD0oHo 🥕
High school students testify in front of the Vermont House Education Committee.

ALT High school students testify in front of the Vermont House Education Committee.
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VT FEED@VT_FEED
1 Mar 2023
.@VTAgencyofAg's Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Grant partially reimburse childcare providers or after school programs for CSA or farm shares purchased from VT farms. Applications available 3/10-4/7 @ bit.ly/3KL6CQJ
A young child holds a bag of recently delivered local bread and smiles.

ALT A young child holds a bag of recently delivered local bread and smiles.
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VT FEED@VT_FEED
7 Feb 2023
Less than a week remains to apply for our year-long 2023–24 Northeast Farm to School Institute! Form your team and bring farm to school to your community with the support of an entire network! Apps due 2/13: bit.ly/3iv5FAw
Headline: Form a team and apply for our 2023-24 Northeast Farm to School Institute! Image: Educators stand in a circle and form a star with their fingertips.

ALT Headline: Form a team and apply for our 2023-24 Northeast Farm to School Institute! Image: Educators stand in a circle and form a star with their fingertips.

Quote reads: “The focus on agriculture, local food, and nutrition is paying off in the classroom. Kids are interested, and teachers are given more diversity in the curriculum.” -Institute Participant

ALT Quote reads: “The focus on agriculture, local food, and nutrition is paying off in the classroom. Kids are interested, and teachers are given more diversity in the curriculum.” -Institute Participant

Headline: Applications due Monday, February 13. Bring farm to school to your community with the support of an entire network! Image: an educator explores a bed of nasturtium in a garden.

ALT Headline: Applications due Monday, February 13. Bring farm to school to your community with the support of an entire network! Image: an educator explores a bed of nasturtium in a garden.

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VT FEED@VT_FEED
2 Feb 2023
As part of our 22–23 Northeast #FarmToSchool Inst. @subjecttoclimat, @FoodConnectsVT & @ShelburneFarms Inst. for Sustainable Schools hosted a workshop explore the intersection of climate & food, showcase youth voice & share resources for K-12 educators bit.ly/3HNQOe6
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VT FEED@VT_FEED
27 Jan 2023
With the support of Vermont FEED & @FoodConnectsVT, Dummerston School wove new farm to school elements into their existing frameworks, creating food systems learning for the entire school community, spanning kindergarten through eighth grade: bit.ly/3HCuxQD
Two students cook homemade tortillas in the classroom.

ALT Two students cook homemade tortillas in the classroom.
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VT FEED@VT_FEED
24 Jan 2023
Join us for our 2023–24 Northeast Farm to School Institute! Build a team and join us for our year-long professional learning opportunity dedicated to cultivating vibrant communities, just food systems, and healthy kids. Applications due 2/13, 2023: bit.ly/3iv5FAw
Headline: Join us! Apply for the 2023–24 Northeast Farm to School Institute! Image: An educator attends a workshop in a garden, she holds up a squash blossom.

ALT Headline: Join us! Apply for the 2023–24 Northeast Farm to School Institute! Image: An educator attends a workshop in a garden, she holds up a squash blossom.

"Farm to school has always been something I've been very interested in and passionate about. Now, I feel like I have new resources and knowledge to begin to implement it more in my classroom!" -Institute Participant

ALT "Farm to school has always been something I've been very interested in and passionate about. Now, I feel like I have new resources and knowledge to begin to implement it more in my classroom!" -Institute Participant

Headline: Applications due Monday, February 13. Join the farm to school movement! Image: A panel of educator and student experts speak during a recent Institute kickoff retreat.

ALT Headline: Applications due Monday, February 13. Join the farm to school movement! Image: A panel of educator and student experts speak during a recent Institute kickoff retreat.
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VT FEED@VT_FEED
13 Jan 2023
Space is filling up for the 15th Annual Jr Iron Chef VT competition on 3/11! Registration is first-come, first-serve & capped at 70 teams. Don't miss out on this great opportunity w. @VTAfterschool for the youth in your program or school. Register by 1/20: bit.ly/3gi0mmN

Jr Iron Chef VT registration is filling up!

Don't miss out! Register today for the 18th Annual Jr Iron Chef VT on March 14, 2026 at the Champlain Valley Expo!

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VT FEED@VT_FEED
11 Jan 2023
Join us for our 2023–24 Northeast Farm to School Institute! This unique year-long professional learning opportunity brings school, district & early childhood teams together to build relationships, skills & a collaborative action plan. Apps due 2/13, 2023: bit.ly/3iv5FAw
Headline: Applications for our 2023–24 Northeast Farm to School Institute are open! Image: Educators gather at a recent summer kickoff retreat, learning together on the shores of Lake Champlain.

ALT Headline: Applications for our 2023–24 Northeast Farm to School Institute are open! Image: Educators gather at a recent summer kickoff retreat, learning together on the shores of Lake Champlain.

"This experience was a game changer for us. Back at school, we really had no idea how to get farm to school off the ground and running. Being able to sit down together and prioritize our goals was essential." -Institute Participant

ALT "This experience was a game changer for us. Back at school, we really had no idea how to get farm to school off the ground and running. Being able to sit down together and prioritize our goals was essential." -Institute Participant

Headline: Applications due Monday, February 13. Bring farm to school to your community with the support of an entire network! Image: an educator hands a cyanotype print on a line for drying.

ALT Headline: Applications due Monday, February 13. Bring farm to school to your community with the support of an entire network! Image: an educator hands a cyanotype print on a line for drying.
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VT FEED@VT_FEED
8 Dec 2022
Your stories need to be heard so your community feels part of (and supports!) the important #farmtoschool work you're doing. Community Workshop LLC shares insights on effective communication and storytelling: bit.ly/3XVJ0gF

Communicating Your Farm to School Efforts

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VT FEED@VT_FEED
7 Dec 2022
Reminder: VT Local Foods Incentive applications are due this Fri., 12/9! This opportunity provides direct financial incentives to school districts & SUs that meet local purchasing targets in meal programs, allowing them to serve more VT food. bit.ly/3e0XS7H @VTEducation
Three smiling students sit at a lunch table in the school cafeteria, their meal trays in front of them.

ALT Three smiling students sit at a lunch table in the school cafeteria, their meal trays in front of them.
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