Find your regional coordinator
The Oregon Farm to School Network (OFSN) recognizes that each region in Oregon faces unique challenges and opportunities in implementing successful farm to school programs. Our Regional Coordinators and partner organizations provide specialized technical assistance, resources, and networking opportunities specifically designed for your local farm to school community.
How Regional Coordinators Support Farm to School Success
Regional Education Coordinators are here to support you with school garden education and farm-based learning programs. Whether you're a teacher, gardener, volunteer, or administrator, your local coordinator can provide expertise in the areas listed below.
To find help in your area: Select your county using the map below to find your regional coordinator. See which of these services they specialize in and can offer to your school or organization.
- School Garden Consultations (Site Selection, Infrastructure, Design)
- School Garden Education Program Consultation (Curriculum, Student Engagement, Maintenance, Volunteers, Fundraising)
- Small Grants Support
- Regional Garden/Farm Tours
- Reduced/Free Professional Development Workshops
- Teaching In The Garden Mentorship
- Free Supplies + Plant Starts/Seeds
- Activity/Lessons And/Or Kits
- Presentations To Staff And Administrators
- Food Waste Audits & Composting
- Supporting Farm Field Trips
- Networking Gatherings/Community Building
- Communities Of Practice For Garden Educators
- Connector For Resources And Community Building School Garden Coordinator Certificate Training Regional Cohorts
Regional Procurement Coordinators support child nutrition professionals and food producers to make connections to increase use of local foods in school and ECE meals. Regional support can look different throughout the state, below are some examples of support your RC may be able to provide.
To get started: Click your region on the map below to find your coordinator and learn about the specific services they offer.
- Farm Consultations for the School Marketplace (Readiness Assessment)
- Support Farm to Cafeteria Initiatives and Local Procurement Strategies
- Cafeteria Needs Assessments and Product Identification
- Menu Planning and Local Food Special Events
- Crop Planning Assistance
- Personalized Technical Assistance for School Marketplaces
- Connecting Producers with School Food Buyers
- Brokering Sales Agreements / Long-Term Planning
- Accessing Resources, Recipes, and Promotional Materials
- Reduced/Free Professional Development Workshops
- Regional Farm to School Gatherings and Workshops
- Support Understanding and Accessing State Grant Funding