National Farm to School Month

October is National Farm to School Month! Join the National Farm to School Network and thousands of schools, early care and education sites, farms, communities and organizations across the country as we celebrate food education, school gardens and lunch trays filled with healthy, local ingredients. Everyone can celebrate National Farm to School Month! National Farm to School Network has developed resources and activities to promote Farm to School Month in schools, early care and education settings, communities and media outlets.

National Farm to School Partner Meeting

National Farm to School Network is pleased to invite all of our network Partners, Advisory Board members, staff, and invited guests to the 2026 Partner Meeting! This year, we are thrilled to host this gathering in concert with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Attendees at our Partner Meeting will also be able to attend the California Farm to School Summit . Please join us for this incredible opportunity to strengthen our connections, share with one another, strategize, innovate, learn, and advance farm to school and early care and education (ECE) across the nation.

Webinar: Fostering Belonging for Neurodiverse Youth in Garden Spaces

KidsGardening is partnering with the School Garden Support Organization Network to bring the learnings of the 2026 Growing School Gardens Summit home with this six-month webinar series. During this webinar, we will explore what it means to foster belonging for neurodiverse youth and discuss ways to adapt garden‑based programs to better meet participants’ needs. We’ll begin with an overview of the core principles of belonging, then build on that foundation to examine how these ideas can be applied to support neurodiverse youth in garden settings.

California Farm to School Summit

About the Summit Join Us on the Farm California is committed to ensuring every child can access fresh, locally sourced, responsibly grown and raised food at school, at home, and in the community for healthy bodies and minds. The Farm to School Summit celebrates the producers, educators, and school nutrition professionals who bring this movement to life. Presented by the California Department of Food and Agriculture in partnership with the Alice Waters Institute, the First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and the National Farm to School Network.

George Washington Garden Celebration! (Denver)

George Washington Garden Celebration with Denver Urban Gardens & SustainEd Farms Join SustainEd Farms and Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) for a community-centered celebration of our wonderful school gardens. The George Washington Garden Celebration takes place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM at George Washington High School in Denver. This free, all-ages event offers hands-on fresh herb workshops, art projects, garden bingo, and more! There will be light refreshments offered. Pop in when you can and take part in the fun! Event Details Event: George Washington Garden Celebration Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Time: 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM Location: George Washington High School, Denver, CO Cost: Free What This Event Offers During this celebration, we will provide our participants with: Herbs and plants that can be used to make tea, herbal scrubs & seasoning blends Instruction on how to properly harvest tea herbs from the garden An overview of how SustainEd Farms and Denver Urban Gardens support community gardening in Denver Games and challenges, such as Garden Bingo Art projects, including Seed Mandalas What’s Included Guests will enjoy: Custom herbal teas, scrubs and seasoning blends to take home Hands-on instruction from local garden educators Light refreshments Arts & Crafts stations Time to explore the garden space and connect with community members Why Attend? This free Denver fall event is perfect for: Gardeners and plant lovers Tea lovers & chefs Families and adults looking for a unique weekend activity Anyone interested in sustainability and local food systems Community members wanting to connect with Denver nonprofits No prior experience is needed. About the Partnership This workshop highlights the collaboration between SustainEd Farms and Denver Urban Gardens, two organizations working to expand access to gardens, environmental education, and healthy food across Denver neighborhoods and schools.

Farm to School & ECE Month Webinar: Harvest of the Month

This webinar is hosted by the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN). Join ASPHN’s Farm to ECE program, MCH Nutrition Council, and National Fruit and Vegetables Nutrition Council on October 21st for a Harvest of the Month deep dive. Harvest of the Month resources are available for over 40 states. Some have been tailored just for early care and education (ECE) sites. This webinar will review where to find your state’s materials, how to use these tools, and how some states are adapting and using their Harvest of the Month materials.