The USDA Farm to School Census provides one source of data for many Oregon school districts for measures such as how districts define local, the amount of\u00a0dollars invested in local foods, and types of local foods purchased. First launched in the 2011-12 school year and repeated every two years, the census provides a reliable snapshot of many aspects of farm to school in Oregon. The state of Oregon also collects data from all recipients of its farm to school and school\u00a0garden grant program. The data collected from these districts is broad and includes total dollars spent on local products, number of educational activities conducted, and more. Data available from other\u00a0sources helps to fill in holes in the census and state grant data. For example, the Oregon Department of Education tracks school gardens at every single school in the state.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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In line with the National Farm to School Network’s evaluation framework, Oregon’s data is categorized into four broad sectors with the potential to influence outcomes for farm to school: Community Economic Development<\/i><\/b><\/a>, <\/i><\/b>Education<\/i><\/b><\/a>, <\/i><\/b>Public Health<\/i><\/b><\/a>, <\/i><\/b>and Environmental Quality<\/i><\/b><\/a>.<\/i><\/b> For each of these Sectors<\/b>, there are identified Priority Outcomes<\/b>, which are the short- and long-term changes or benefits that result from farm to school activities. Each of these outcome has an associated set of Indicators<\/b> that reflect how a system is working and can help us understand causes of problems as well as ways to address them. Each Indicator has a set of Measures<\/b> that help show how an indicator changes over time. Measures are the part of our evaluation framework where we collect, analyze, and display data that support the Indicators and Priority Outcomes in each Sector. To download a word document of this website’s entire framework, click here<\/b><\/a>. This website displays measures for which we have accurate and reliable data at a statewide level. We also have a list of over 35 measures for which we still lack adequate statewide data. View those Data Gaps here<\/b><\/a>.<\/b> This project has been funded at least in part with federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t Number of school districts offering farm to school educational activities (such as school gardening, farm field trips, Future Farmers of America, cooking, nutrition and food-based lessons)<\/p>\n\n Number of school districts procuring local foods that accompany these purchases with educational activities<\/p>\n\n Number of schools in Oregon that have an edible garden<\/p>\n\n Percentage of counties in Oregon with at least one school garden<\/p>\n\n Number of schools in Oregon that have an edible garden that is actively used for educational activities<\/p>\n\n Oregon Harvest for Schools materials: a.) are developed and available for different products including fruits and vegetables, meat, grains, eggs, seafood, beans, and dairy, b.) are downloadable and editable, translated into Spanish, and include space to add producer profiles<\/p>\n\n Percentage of school districts that are doing some form of promotion of local foods<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Availability of state funding to districts in the state for food-based, agriculture-based and garden-based educational activities, and to link those activities with local purchasing efforts<\/p>\n\n\n\n The number of garden educators, teachers, foodservice staff, non-profits, and producers reached by professional development\/trainings<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t Percentage of total food budget spent on local and Oregon foods by school districts<\/p>\n\n Total dollar amount of all local and Oregon products purchased by school districts<\/p>\n\n Percentage of school districts that purchase Oregon-grown or processed products<\/p>\n\n Number of producers, processors and distributors supplying local and Oregon products to school districts<\/p>\n\n Number of new jobs created by food producers, processors, or distributors due to farm to school market demand<\/p>\n\n School districts across Oregon utilize a wide range of methods to purchase local\/Oregon products<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Availability of funding for school districts to engage the community in farm to school efforts<\/p>\n\n Coordinated statewide efforts exist to increase parent and caregiver knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards purchasing Oregon foods that are promoted in schools<\/p>\n\n Number of school districts that utilize promotional activities related to local foods: a.) in the school environment, b.) in the community<\/p>\n\n Oregon Farm to School and School Garden Network participation includes: a.) participants from all geographic regions of the state, b.) participation by state agencies (Oregon Department of Agriculture, Oregon Department of Education, Oregon State University Extension), c.) representation from diverse stakeholders including but not limited to: non-profit organizations, farms and food producers, school food services administrators, Commodity Commissions, Future Farmers of America, distributors, youth, public health professionals, educators, people of color, and people of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Funding for farm to school and\/or school garden programs and staff within Oregon Department of Agriculture and Oregon Department of Education: a.) established as permanent\/recurring in the state budget, b.) provides resources to these agencies to provide technical assistance and support at the school and district level<\/p>\n\n Availability of state funding to districts in the state a.) for purchasing Oregon-grown and processed foods, b.) for food-based, agriculture-based, and garden-based educational activities, and c.) established as permanent\/recurring in the state budget:<\/p>\n\t Percentage of schools that have an edible garden that is actively used for educational activities<\/p>\n\n School district purchase of sustainably produced foods<\/p>\n\n Number of school-based composting programs that are part of existing waste reduction programs or are stand-alone<\/p>\n\n Students are environmentally literate through engagement in farm to school activities<\/p>\n\n Increase in student knowledge about the relationship between the environment and food systems, including environmental impacts of food production, processing distribution and waste or composting<\/p>\n\n Number of students receiving educational activities who are able to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and motivation to make responsible food choices and how they impact their health, the environment, and their community\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t Health<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t Education<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Screen-Shot-2021-03-19-at-8.58.25-AM-189x300.png\"](\"https:\/\/oregonfarmtoschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2021-03-19-at-8.58.25-AM-189x300.png.png\")
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