Farm to School (F2S)
This Farm to School logo is intended for Wisconsin schools to promote their F2S activities. If you would like to utilize the logo, please contact DPIF2S@dpi.wi.gov.
Getting Started with Farm to School
Farm to School (F2S) is a movement that promotes the use of locally and regionally grown foods in schools. F2S activities and initiatives can include nutrition education in classrooms, farmer visits, signage promoting local foods, serving local foods in the cafeteria, school gardens, and so much more! Every school can participate in their own capacity; there are no requirements for involvement. Kids win, farmers win, schools win, and communities win. Read more about The Benefits of Farm to School and learn more about F2S efforts in Wisconsin and nationwide: Statewide F2S Survey Results and SY 2022-23 USDA F2S Census.
Stay up to date on the latest DPI F2S news!
- How to Get Started with Farm to School In a Nutshell - use this resource to identify 1-2 goals for your school or district to kickstart F2S programming
Wisconsin schools may request free, F2S promotional items! Items include menu signage, Producer Highlight posters, window clings, magnets, and stickers.
Wisconsin F2S Recognition Program
Participate in the Wisconsin F2S Recognition Program to gain recognition and celebrate your F2S accomplishments! Complete activities in the three core elements of F2S (local procurement, nutrition and agriculture education, and school gardens) to determine your broccoli-pun recognition level! There are four levels of recognition (with an additional bonus level), Broccoli Seedling, Broccoli Sprout, Broccoli Floret, and Broccoli Crown (Bonus: Broccoli Flowering School)! Recognition is awarded by school (versus district) and prize incentives will be given for each level.
| Recognition Level | 2025-26 Winners |
|---|---|
| Broccoli Sprout School Monona Grove School District: Cottage Grove School, Granite Ridge School Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools: Howe Elementary School, Washington Elementary Mellen Middle-High School |
| Broccoli Seedling School: Kenosha Unified School District: Bose Elementary, Bradford High School, Brass Community School, Bullen Middle School, Chavez Learning Station, Curtis A. Strange Elementary, Forest Park Elementary, Frank Elementary, Grant Elementary, Grewenow Elementary, Harborside Academy, Harvey Elementary, Hillcrest School, Indian Trail High School and Academy, Jeffery Elementary, Kenosha School of Language, Lakeview K-8 Academy, Lance Middle School, Mahone Middle School, Nash Elementary, Pleasant Prairie Elementary, Prairie Lane Elementary, Reuther Central High School, Roosevelt Elementary, Ruth Harman Academy, Somers Elementary, Southport Elementary, Tremper High School, Washington Middle School, Whittier Elementary Monona Grove School District: Glacial Drumlin School, Winnequah School School District of the Menomonie Area: Knapp Elementary, Menomonie High School, Menomonie Middle School, Oaklawn Elementary, Wakanda Elementary |
| Broccoli Floret School: Medford Area School District: Medford Area Elementary School, Medford Area High School Melrose Mindoro Monona Grove School District: MG Liberal Arts Charter School, Taylor Prairie School School District of the Menomonie Area: River Heights Elementary |
| Broccoli Crown School: Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy Isthmus Montessori Academy Prescott School District: Prescott Elementary, Prescott High School, Prescott Intermediate, Prescott Middle School |
| Broccoli Flowering School: St. John Lutheran School St. Mary School |
Connection and Learning Opportunities
Wisconsin F2S and Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) Statewide Information Sessions
Join F2S and F2ECE stakeholders to learn more about F2S/F2ECE projects happening around Wisconsin. Updates will be provided on open grants, training opportunities, new resources, upcoming events, and current projects. In 2026, meetings will be held quarterly from 2:00-2:30PM on January 27, April 28, July 28, and October 27. Register using this Subscription Link. You will only need to register once to receive the quarterly, recurring invite.
Wisconsin F2S Marketplace Meetings
Immediately following the Wisconsin F2S and F2ECE Statewide Information Session, join for the return of Wisconsin F2S Marketplace Meetings! The next meeting will be held in October 2026. Check back for more details.
Available Grants
Grants are a great way to cultivate sustainability and keep your F2S work moving forward. Visit the BSN Grant Opportunities webpage for F2S grants.
Get Involved
- WI Chili Lunch (fourth Thursday in February)
- National Ag Day (March)
- WI School Garden Day (May)
- Muffin Maynia (May)
- Cucumber Crunch (Any time in the summer)
- National F2S Month (October)
- Great Apple Crunch (second Thursday in October)
- WI Local Food Day (November)
- UW-Extension Harvest of Month (monthly)
F2S Template Job Descriptions
Interested in creating a position at your school or district to manage your F2S activities?
The National Farm to School Network’s Farm to School Coordinator Job Description Template is a great place to start! This step-by-step tool was designed to help schools, districts, and community organizations create F2S Coordinator positions that meet their unique needs.
Additional Resources
Click on a tile below to find more information based on your role in F2S.
Meet the Farm to School Team!
The DPI Bureau of School Nutrition (BSN) has full-time F2S staff! Sarah Tomasiewicz, former School Nutrition Director, and Brittany Zerbe, former BSN Public Health Nutritionist, are working to grow F2S efforts in Wisconsin schools. Please contact us at DPIF2S@dpi.wi.gov with any F2S questions.
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