nutrition education in school gardens
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Nutrition Education in School Gardens
Today’s Speakers Kristi HatakkaState School Garden Specialist
Amanda BotGrant Manager, Nutrition Educator
Caitlyn Glatting District Food Systems Coordinator
Today’s Topics
Benefits of School Gardens:• Overview
• Orange County School Gardens
Nutrition Education Resources:• USDA Team Nutrition
• Florida Harvest of the Month
School Garden Support• OCPS
• UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program
• FDACS
Benefits of School Gardens
• Outdoor Classrooms
• Health and Wellness
• Life Skills
Orange County School Gardens
53 School Gardens:
• 40 Elementary Schools
• 9 Middle Schools
• 4 High SchoolsTell us about your school garden program!
2016-2017 School Garden Census
Local ChampionsCamelot Elementary• Grew over 100 pounds of bell peppers last fall
• Held taste testing event for students & parents
Walker Middle School• Paired with the after-school Eco-Club
• Integrated hydroponics into cafeteria
Ocoee High School• Larger program with hydroponics greenhouse
• Outdoor beds utilized by culinary students and ESE program
Garden Produce Myth Busters
School Garden Produce Consumption• Federal & State Policies
• Orange County Public School Policy
Food Safety Policies• USDA Farm to School Guidelines
• OCPS
• FDACS Training
Visit FreshFromFlorida.com/SchoolGardens
What we know…
The more children know about their food the more apt they will be to try it!
EDUCATIONis key!
Nutrition Education Resources
USDA Team Nutrition• Grow it, Try it, Like it!
• Preschool• www.fns.usda.gov/tn/grow-it-try-it-it
• Great Garden Detective• Grades 3-4• www.fns.usda.gov/tn/great-garden-detective
• Dig In!• Grades 5-6• www.fns.usda.gov/tn/dig-standards-based-
nutrition-education-ground
Florida Harvest of the MonthLINK: Florida Harvest of the Month
Grades:• K-2 • 3-5 • 6-8
Harvest of the MonthClassroom Guides
LINK: Florida Harvest of the Month
Class set of worksheets for the activities in the lesson plans.
Harvest of the MonthWorksheets
LINK: Florida Harvest of the Month
Nutrition Education
LINK: Florida Harvest of the Month
Harvest of the MonthGarden Activity
LINK: Florida Harvest of the Month
Florida Agriculture in the Classroom
www.faitc.org/teachers/gardening-for-nutrition/
Orange County Public Schools:• Overview
• Funding
• Support
Healthy School Team Website: https://www2.ocps.net/departments/food_and_nutrition_services/about_us/healthy_school_team/
School Garden Support
School Garden Support
UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program• FNP Nutrition Education
• School Garden Funding & mini-Grants
• Garden Consultations
• Training/Resources
School Garden Support
FDACS Farm to School Team:• Overview
• Resources
• Website
• Trainings/Workshops
• School garden resources and technical support• Strategic planning for sustainability• Workshops and training
• Professional Development• Garden to Cafeteria
• Food safety guidelines• Training and support
• Florida’s School Garden Network
How we can help!
Contact Kristi Hatakka to ensure your school
garden is included in the statewide census!
Download Florida’s“School Garden Guide”
to share with your team
FreshFromFlorida.com/FarmToSchool
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Visit FreshFromFlorida.com/FarmToSchool to apply!
➢Best New Garden➢Best Revitalized Garden➢Most Creative Learning Environment➢Best Use of Produce➢Most Community Involvement
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• Florida goal to have every elementary school be certified
• Voluntary certification recognizing schools enrolled in Team Nutrition
• Awarded on creating environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity
• Win money for your district or school!
Jamie Burch, RD, LD/N, SNSNutrition Standards Director, FDACS(850) 617-7448 | [email protected]@freshfromflorida.com
What is HUSSC: SL?
June 1-2Tampa Fair GroundsHillsborough County
June 13-14Johnson & Wales University Miami-Dade County
Summer School Garden Workshops
SAVE THE DATE!
Orlando Junior Academy
Growing Your Spring GardenGetting Started:• Garden Plan
• Build your Team
• Funding
• Community Partners
Next Steps:• Plan your garden build
• Host a workday
• Get growing!
http://www.gardeners.com/how-to/kitchen-garden-planner/kgp_home.html
School Garden Resources
• Grow to Learn Guide
• Teaching Videos
Kristi HatakkaState School Garden Specialist
Florida Farm to School
Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(850) 617-7128
Amanda BotGrant Manager, Nutrition Educator
Orange County Public Schools
Phone: 407.317.3700 ext. 2025952
Caitlyn GlattingDistrict Food Systems Coordinator
Family Nutrition ProgramUF/IFAS Extension Orange County
407-254-9226
Questions ???