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 tray’s filled with healthy, local ingredients. Everyone can celebrate!

Here are four free upcoming webinars that you’re invited to join to learn more about the farm to school movement and its positive impacts. Find more Farm to School Month opportunities at farmtoschool.org/month.
Celebrating Farm to School Month State-by-State 
Thursday, October 5, 2-3pm ET
Join us for a special “Farm to School Month” themed webinar to hear how states across the country are lifting up and celebrating National Farm to School Month, and gather easy action ideas for how you can get involved this October. This webinar is generously sponsored by Co-Bank. Register here.
 Farm to Early Care and Education in Head Start – A Natural Alignment
Tuesday, October 103-4pm ET
Explore the National Farm to School Network’s exciting new resource, Growing Head Start Success with Farm to Early Care and Education, and hear from Head Start practitioners about best practices and successes in implementing farm to ECE in the Head Start setting. Register here.
 Economic Impacts of Farm to School
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 12-1pm ET
Learn about the economic impacts of farm to school initiatives through a case study approach. Panelists will share findings from the new Economic Impacts of Farm to School: Case Studies and Assessment Tools report (a collaborative project of the National Farm to School Network and Colorado State University), highlight the use of key resources for conducting economic impact studies of food system initiatives, and discuss continuing work to better understand the impacts of farm to school activities. Register here.
 SNEB Webinar: National Farm to School Month: Early Care Education Edition
Tuesday, October 1712-1:15pm ET
Join speakers from the National Farm to School Network and Arizona State University to learn about opportunities to celebrate National Farm to School Month and discover the vast array of benefits of farm to early care and education for children, families and communities. This webinar, hosted by the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB), is free and open to the public. Register here.

Upcoming Events

Mar 28

Resident and Community Gardening Collaborative

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Mar 28

RainScape Your Yard: Two Part Series

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Apr 3

Food Waste Prevention Working Group Happy Hour

April 3rd 4-6 at 7pm at Locks Brewing in collaboration with Manna Food and Compost Crew! 

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Apr 10

Empowering MD Businesses: A Lunchtime Dive into Commerce Support

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Apr 11

Statewide Trainings for Farmers Market Nutrition Program

The Maryland Department of Agriculture today announced it will host its first round of trainings throughout the state for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. The program provides fresh, unprepared, locally-grown fruits and vegetables to WIC and Senior participants and expands the awareness, use, and sales of such products at farmers markets.

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Apr 14

TPSS EARTH DAY: POWER TO THE PLANET

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Apr 16

How to Do Business with Montgomery County (Webinar)

Learn how to do business with Montgomery County! Hosted quarterly with Montgomery County Office of Procurement.

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Apr 22

SSL Earth Day Opportunity

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Apr 23

Speed Meet: Virtual Business Networking Event for Montgomery County

Join this speed-dating style mixer on Zoom and meet other entrepreneurs in Montgomery County (though all are welcome)!

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Apr 25

Equitable Land Access Working Group Meeting

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Apr 27

Montgomery County Green Fest

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