Fw: [NFSN Partners] School Garden Leadership Institute - Apply by August 2nd

Sharing in case this might be of interest to your district.

Have a great week!

Meagan K. Shedd, PhD

Assistant Professor, Farm to Early Care and K-12 Education
Center for Regional Food Systems | Michigan State University
Department of Community Sustainability | College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
480 Wilson Rd, Room 309 | Natural Resources Building | East Lansing, MI 48824-1039

mshedd@msu.edu

www.foodsystems.msu.edu | www.mifarmtoecenetwork.org

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From: John Fisher <gardendirector@lifelab.org>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 3:03 AM
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Subject: [NFSN Partners] School Garden Leadership Institute - Apply by August 2nd

 

Greetings, 

The School Garden Support Organization Leadership Institute provides an opportunity for school garden professionals from across the country to collaborate, learn from one another, and develop resources to share with a national audience. In this way, we all become able to better support school gardens in our regions, and also advance the national school garden movement.

 

The 2023 SGSO Leadership Institute Will Prioritize School District-Based Programs

These are programs that are embedded within a school district, having either district staff focused on school gardens, or a strong partnership between a SGSO and a school district.

Each team invited to attend will send 2 key leaders to the Institute. Teams can be comprised of two people from the same organization, or two individuals from different organizations who work closely together to support multiple school gardens in their region.

 

We Are Particularly Seeking Teams Interested in:

– Enhancing trainings for garden-based educators planned for 2024

– Approaching garden education with a lens of equity and inclusion

– Strategies and systems to embed school gardens across a school district

 

Cost: Sliding scale based on organizational budget. Travel stipends available.

 

Learn More and Apply

 

-- JOHN
John Fisher - Director of Programs & Partnerships - 831.471.7831 - 
Life Lab cultivates children's love of learning, healthy food, and nature through garden-based education. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with locations in Santa Cruz and Watsonville, CA

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Growing Hope Hiring: Farmers Market Manager & Farm Intern

Happy Friday,

We are seeking a Farmers Market Manager and Paid Farm Intern to start in the next several weeks. Please send these descriptions on to the folks in your network or anyone you know who might be a good fit. 

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MFIN Network Meeting Tomorrow & More

Good morning,

I'm sharing some upcoming events below. Tomorrow at 3 pm is our Michigan Farm to Institution Network (MFIN) Virtual Network Meeting and it may be of interest to some of you as we'll learn about MI Market Maker, a free, online directory that matches farmers and local food suppliers with buyers. Hope to see you there!

MFIN Virtual Network Meeting

Tuesday, July 11th from 3:00 - 4:00 pm

We will share how MarketMaker can be useful for making farm to institution connections in Michigan, including through the new Cultivate Michigan MarketMaker affiliation.

Registration Link

MFIN Lunchtime Webinars

Farms and Food Suppliers Webinar: Wednesday, July 26th from 12:00 – 12:30 pm

We will show you how to set up or update your MarketMaker account and profile to promote your business to institutions.

Registration Link

Institutional Buyers Webinar: Thursday, July 27th from 12:00 – 12:30 pm

We will show you how to set up or update your MarketMaker account and profile to optimally use the database to find farms and food businesses.

Registration Link

Too Good To Waste Dinner

Make Food Not Waste is hosting their annual Too Good To Waste Dinner on Thursday, July 25th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at Coriander Kitchen and Farm in Detroit.

Find more information about the event and purchase tickets here. For any questions, please contact Make Food Not Waste Board President, Stephanie Osborn, at stephanie@makefoodnotwaste.org.

Farm-and-School Conference

Good Shepherd Montessori School is hosting a farm-and-school conference August 2-4 in in South Bend, IN and it is open to Michigan farmers and educators: Food, Farming & Sustainability: A Whole Systems Approach to Farm and School Education for the Future of Food Security. 

Best,

Megan

Megan McManus 

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Farm to Institution Specialist

MSU Center for Regional Food Systems

480 Wilson Road – Natural Resources Building

East Lansing, MI 48824

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FW: Governor Whitmer Proclaims July as Farm to Summer Month

Happy Farm to Summer Month!

 

See the press release below about Governor Whitmer's proclamation of July as Farm to Summer Month in Michigan!

 

Local food purchasing programs can continue, and thrive, throughout the summer at sites that provide food to children of all ages.

• Find a Meet Up and Eat Up site near you at mcgi.state.mi.us/schoolnutrition/.
• Visit mifarmtoece.org and mifarmtoschool.msu.edu to find more information and resources.
• Check out the Cultivate Michigan summer featured foods for freely downloadable promotional materials.

 

Thanks to the many food program managers who ensure kids continue to have access to nutritious food during the summer months, and to the Michigan Department of Education and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for supporting these critical programs and efforts!

 

Best,

 

Colleen Matts

(she/her)

Director, Farm to Institution Programs

Coordinator, Michigan Farm to Institution Network

Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems

matts@msu.edu | 517.432.0310

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From: Michigan Dept of Agriculture & Rural Development <MDARD@govsubscriptions.michigan.gov>
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2023 10:03 AM
Subject: Governor Whitmer Proclaims July as Farm to Summer Month

 

For immediate release: July 3, 2023 MDARD media contact: Chelsea Lewis-Parisio, 517-331-1151 MDE media contact: Marty Ackley, 517-241-7018  Governor Whitmer Proclaims July as Farm to Summer Month Fresh, local products served to Michigan kids at 'Meet Up and Eat Up' sites across the state this summer Lansing, MI – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared July 2023 as Farm to Summer month to celebrate Michigan's local food and agriculture products and promoting the use of local, in-season produce at summer feeding sites located at schools and non-profits across the state. "Farm to Summer provides a great opportunity to add fresh, local Michigan products to the U.S.  Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program," said Governor Whitmer. "Providing nutritious meals to Michigan kids during the summer months will help them succeed in the next school year, and buying locally grown fruits and vegetables supports our farm families and communities – a win/win for Michigan." Officially known in Michigan as Summer Food Service Program's (SFSP) Meet Up and Eat Up, this program provides free, nutritious meals during the summer to children up to age 18 living in low-income areas, where 50 percent or more of the students in the area qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. "The future of Michigan's food and agriculture industry is in the hands of younger generations, and it's important for young Michiganders to learn about our local food and agriculture products," said MDARD Director Tim Boring. "Summer programs that focus on teaching healthy habits and highlighting Michigan-grown fresh fruits and vegetables, combined with supplying healthy, fresh and nutritious meals to kids, will ensure a bright future for Michigan's food and agricultural industry." Farm to Summer provides an opportunity to increase the purchase and promotion of Michigan products on menus; serve fresh, locally grown produce to children at SFSP Meet Up Eat Up sites; and provide enrichment opportunities to engage children to learn about Michigan agriculture, all during a time when schools are not in session. Early child care education programs, children, and teens receive many benefits from the SFSP, including fresh Michigan fruits and vegetables, which are in peak production during the summer months. Students learn where Michigan-grown products come from, including local Michigan farms, gardens, and producers. SFSP meal sites help children develop heathy habits through hands-on learning activities and educational opportunities, including gardening and taste-testing of a variety of Michigan-grown fruits and vegetables. "Filling the summer hunger gap is crucial because it sustains children's health and can reduce any summer learning loss," said State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice. "Farm to Summer and our Summer Food Service Program connect Michigan children with healthy food choices, how healthy food is grown locally, and benefits their capacity to continue learning through the summer months." Michigan is one of the most agriculturally diverse states in the U.S., leading the nation in the production of dry black beans, dry cranberry beans, tart cherries, asparagus, cucumbers, dry navy beans, squash, and dry small red beans, and ranking high in the production of blueberries, summer squash, bell peppers, peaches, carrots, celery, sweet cherries, apples, fresh sweet corn, and many other specialty crops. The state has more than 46,000 farms producing a wide variety of crops on nearly 10 million acres of farmland. Michigan's food and agriculture system employs over 805,000 people, about 17.2 percent of the state's workforce. This contributes more than $104.7 billion to the state's economy annually. SFSP sponsors can take advantage of Michigan's growing season and source many locally grown products into their menus. SFSP is encouraging meal sites to celebrate Farm to Summer with special activities during July that highlight fruits and vegetables, fun recipes, and educational and physical activities. Read the full Michigan Farm to Summer proclamation here.  Resources for SFSP Meet Up and Eat Up Sites: Farm to Summer Factsheet | Food and Nutrition Service (usda.gov) Farm to Summer | Food and Nutrition Service (usda.gov) Meet Up and Eat Up Outreach Materials (michigan.gov) ###       QUESTIONS?   Contact Us   Phone: 800-292-3939     STAY CONNECTED: