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Farm to School

Farm to School

Farm to School brings hands-on learning into schools through our Jr. Chef, Jr. Farmer, and Healthy Gardens programs, helping students grow food, build practical skills, and connect to where their food comes from.

Our Farm to School Offerings

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Learning Outcomes:
Build agricultural literacy
Develop healthy eating habits
Grow confidence through hands-on learning
Connection between farming and the food they eat
Understanding of soil health and seasonal growing

FEAST

Formerly Jr. Chef & Jr. Farmer, FEAST (Food Education & Ag Stewardship Training) is a hands-on educational program that connects students to the full journey of food, from healthy soil and local farms to nutritious meals.

Through interactive experiences in agriculture, cooking, nutrition, and conservation, students gain practical life skills while deepening their understanding of California agriculture and the natural resources that sustain it.

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Learning Outcomes:
Hands-on experience in garden care and planting
Understanding of healthy food and nutrition
Connection between gardens and community wellbeing
Appreciation for caring for shared spaces

Healthy Gardens

Healthy Gardens supports school garden programs by helping maintain, improve, and sustain garden spaces while providing nutrition and garden education for students and families. The program includes seasonal garden clean-ups, planting, and ongoing care to keep gardens productive and engaging throughout the school year. Healthy Gardens also delivers hands-on learning activities and family-focused workshops that connect garden spaces to healthy food choices and everyday life. Through partnerships with schools, community organizations, and student interns, the program builds long-term garden sustainability and helps ensure school gardens remain active learning environments that support student wellbeing and community connection.

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Support Local Conservation in Stanislaus County

Your contribution helps expand conservation programs, youth education, habitat restoration, and community outreach across Stanislaus County.

Feel free to contact us.
We are here to help!

Stanislaus County Ag Center
3800 Cornucopia Way, Ste E
Modesto, CA 95358
209-287-2672
info@eaststanrcd.org

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