MT Farm to School Regional Workshops - Spring 2020
Learn how farm to school is taking root in communities across Montana through school gardens, nutrition and agriculture education, and serving local foods in school meals!

WHAT: The Montana Farm to School Regional Workshops showcase Montana schools that are making farm to school happen! Each event will include farm to school resources, tours, networking, and roundtable discussion and goal setting to help all attendees get involved. Also learn about the Montana Harvest of the Month program and how it is benefitting Montana schools and communities. Come learn, share, and get inspired!

WHO: Anyone interested in growing a vibrant farm to school programs from the farm to the school and beyond!

WHEN & WHERE:
March 18, 9am-2pm: Fairview, Montana
May 6: Hardin, Montana

REGISTER: Space is limited, so register (for free) with the form below.

Registered attendees will receive an email with the agenda, location, and other information prior to the event.

Fairview, MT – Wednesday, March 18 – 9am – 2pm POSTPONED - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Experience farm to school in action with this upcoming Montana Farm to School Regional Showcase held in Fairview. Attendees will participate in the school’s Ag Day event, discover how the school’s team is implementing farm to school in the cafeteria, classroom, and community, and learn how to start or grow farm to school in their community. Lunch is provided.

Hardin, MT – Wednesday, May 6 – 9am – 2pm
Learn how the Hardin School District and community are cultivating farm to school initiatives with the Montana Farm to School Regional Showcase held in May. Attendees will discover how the school’s team is implementing farm to school in the cafeteria, classroom, and community and be equipped with information and resources to start or grow farm to school in their community. Lunch is provided.

Given current health concerns and uncertainty around coronavirus, we have decided to postpone the Montana Farm to School Showcase to be held in Fairview, MT on March 18. We thank you for your understanding. For those currently registered, we will inform you when a new date has been determined and provide you an opportunity to remain registered or release your spot. We will close registration for the Fairview Showcase until we have selected a new date.

At this time, registration will remain open for the Montana Farm to School Showcase planned for Hardin on May 6. We will continue to monitor the situation and will notify registered attendees if any changes to the May 6 event are to be made.

For more information contact:

Aubree Roth, Montana Farm to School Coordinator
Montana Team Nutrition Program, Montana State University
aubree.roth@montana.edu
(406) 994-5996