The West River Education District and Windham Southeast Supervisory Union were selected to participate in the 2024 Northeast Farm to School Institute (NEFTSI).

This year-long professional development program, organized by Vermont FEED, empowers teams comprised of educators, food service professionals, administrators, and community members to enhance their Farm to School programs through engaging speakers, hands-on workshops, and personalized coaching.

The West River Education District team, representing Leland and Gray Union Middle and High School, NewBrook Elementary School, Townshend Elementary School, Jamaica Village School, and Windham Elementary School, aims to develop a district-wide Farm to School plan to integrate Farm to School principles throughout their students’ educational journey.

These teams joined other participants from New England and New York, hosted at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, Vermont. Throughout the session, they delved into diverse topics, including fostering connections to the food system through gardening and composting and promoting equity within Farm to School initiatives.

Learn more about what these teams engaged in by reading a recap of the 2022 program.