For more information on Rhode Island Farm To School contact:
Kimberly Sporkmann
Kids First Farm to School Specialist
401-751-4503
kimberlysporkmann@gmail.com

Rhode Island Farm to School Educational Programs

Connect the kids in your your school district to Rhode Island farms! Kids First Staff can work with you to create a customized educational program at your school to help students, staff and the school community understand why eating fresh Rhode Island farm products are important to children's health and our local economy.

Eating Healthy on a Budget Workshops

Bring the Rhode Island Grown message to your school community with the Kids First "Eating Healthy on a Budget" workshops. Learn how to use fresh Rhode Island grown foods to easily prepare inexpensive and nutritious meals.

 

 

A very special thank you to our Rhode Island Farm to School funders for their generous support - The Sharpe Family Foundation, Carter Family Charitable Trust, The Jessie B. Cox Charitable Lead Trust, The RI Department of Environmental Management Farm Viability Grant, van Beuren Charitable Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Farm to School Resources

Printable Downloads & Links:


Rhode Island Farm to School Goals

Rhode Island Farm to School Brochure

Rhode Island Produce Available By Season


Participating Rhode Island Farm to School Farmers

Farmer's Markets - Farm Fresh RI

PLANT PROVIDENCE Calendar of Events 2010

"What's So Great About RI Grown Contest" -Winning artwork & essays

Student Thank Yous For Farm Visits:
"I loved the pumpkin picking, but no offense, I did not like the llamas."

"I loved the hay ride when we got stuck in the mud and tipped over"

POSTERS: "Try RI Fruit & Vegetables"
Apples
Greens
Lettuce
Potatoes
Strawberries