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Seafood to Schools is a peer-to-peer network of Food Systems professionals, policy advocates, state agencies, and school food professionals. The goal of this group is to increase the amount of high-quality local seafood served in all Oregon schools and early childhood education sites. We strive to deepen the connection and commerce between those who fish and process Oregon-landed seafood and Food Service departments across Oregon.
The results of our work will look like:
-Increased sales and revenue for Oregon's small-mid-sized fishers
-Creative transportation and distribution options that are utilized across Farm to School network
-Less Oregon seafood sitting in storage, and more local, nutritious seafood served confidently in our K-12 schools
-Expanded awareness and excitement about local seafood options in youth
With a combination of expertise and capacity to take action, this group is well-positioned to quickly and broadly share opportunities for local seafood to be sold and served in schools. We are fueled by a commitment to forward movement and working collectively.
Contact Melina Barker to get involved: melina@oregonfarmtoschool.org
The work of this group is to continue to hold the organization accountable, evaluate the work that is being done, and advise the organization on the means of achieving their strategic goals relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. This includes but is not limited to advising organizational decisions regarding policy advocacy, advising on ways to increase representation in the network, and helping to identify and remove barriers for farmers to connect with local schools and ECE centers. For a more detailed description of the working group please refer to this document.
In August 2024 the Oregon Farm to School Network reinstated this working group during the legislative session to secure funding for the Oregon Farm to School Grant Program.
For questions or to join contact Melina Barker: melina@oregonfarmtoschool.org
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Northwest Youth Garden Network (NWYGN)
A Network for working with youth ages 14-21.
Visit the NWYGN website to learn more and connect with other youth garden educators.