Oregon Farm to School Network unveils 10-year strategic plan

A healthier future: The Oregon Farm to School Network, which includes Oregon State University Extension Service, has launched a 10-year strategic plan that will be a roadmap to ensure every child has access to delicious, nutritious food while supporting Oregon’s farmers, food makers and communities.

The plan identifies five interconnected goals to guide progress through 2035:

• Food education for all — all Oregon students have access to hands-on food, agriculture and garden-based learning in classrooms, early childhood programs and after school and summer programs.
• Local food access for all — every student in Oregon’s Child Nutrition Programs has access to locally grown, caught or processed foods.
• School food culture and environment — meal environments that reflect cultural traditions, elevate student and family voice and foster curiosity.
• Leadership and professional development — create career pathways that train and support educators, nutrition professionals and administrators.
• Market access and development for Oregon producers — regional supply chains and producer trainings that create inclusive pathways into farm to school markets.

For more information, go to OregonFarmtoSchool.org/Counts