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OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND FARMERS.
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NOTE: ALWAYS inspect and thoroughly wash fresh foods before eating them!
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HOME GARDENING IDEAS
NOTE: ALWAYS wash your hands well after gardening and composting.
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INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION & CONTROL
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MORE RESOURCES FOR REMOTE LEARNING
ʻAina Pono (Hawai’i Department of Education School Food Services Branch, HIDOE SFSB)
Farm to school food improvements through scratch-cooking and local procurement.
Farm & Supplier Webinar (January 30, 2020):
1. Webinar Recording
2. Webinar Slides
3. Webinar Q&A
Other helpful links:
HIDOE SFSB Current Produce Vendors (to supply via a current distributor).
HIDOE SFSB Vendor Requirements (to supply directly).
The Hawai’i Foodservice Hui Toolkit is a compilation of resources for independent school food authorities seeking to form partnerships for centralized nutrition program services and procurement.
Contact with questions about the Hawai’i Foodservice Hui Toolkit:
Usha Kilpatrick, ushakilpatrick@gmail.com
Amalie Dorn, amaliedorn1@gmail.com
Hawai‘i School Garden Safety Poster
Hawai‘i School Garden Safety Manual
30 Seconds on Avoiding Rat Lungworm Disease
Rat Lungworm Disease Activity Book (UH Hilo)
Rat Lungworm Disease Curriculum (UH Hilo)
Lesson plans adaptable for grades K-12 and designed to involve students as citizen scientists and partners in education and the prevention of rat lungworm disease (RLWD) in Hawai‘i.
Webinar: Curricular Resources for Rat Lungworm Disease Education and Prevention (May 7, 2019, 31:00)
Hawai‘i Garden to Cafeteria Program
Garden to Cafeteria (G2C) is a program of the Hawai‘i Department of Education (HIDOE) School Food Services Branch (SFSB) in which students grow, harvest, and deliver fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables from a school garden or school farm to the cafeteria serving the school. The program is operated with support from the Hawai‘i Department of Health and the Hawai‘i Farm to School Hui, a program of Hawai‘i Public Health Institute.
G2C Introductory Webinar:
G2C Documents:
G2C Online Application:
Contacts (refer to G2C Guidance Document for details on how to contact):
Hawai‘i Department of Education, School Food Services Branch: Dexter Kishida
G2C Regional Coordinators (Hawai‘i Farm to School Hui):
O‘ahu: Debbie Millikan
Hawai‘i: Sarah Freeman
Maui: Nio Kindla
Kaua‘i: Joell Edwards
Molokai: Harmonee Williams
Hawai‘i Public Health Institute, Hawai‘i Farm to School Hui Coordinator: Lydi Bernal
Farm to Keiki
Preschool (ages 3-9) curriculum for cooking, gardening, and nutrition
‘ĀINA In Schools Program, Kōkua Hawai‘i Foundation
K-6 curriculum for gardening, composting, and nutrition
Hawai‘i School Garden Curriculum Map
K-8 curriculum framework for standards-based learning in the garden, based on the question, “What do students need to know about good food, the environment, sustainability, and nature’s systems by eighth grade?” Includes Themes, Topics, Learning Outcomes, suggested Garden Activities and Classroom Extensions aligned with Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and Health Standards.
Rat Lungworm Disease Curriculum (see School Garden Safety section)
Understanding Soil Health and Watershed Function: A Teacher’s Manual
Explore the role of soil biology in the water cycle through soil and water investigations linked to Next Generation Science Standards.
Understanding Food and Climate Change
An interactive guide from the Center for Ecoliteracy for educators, students, and advocates that explores how food systems and our changing climate interact, and how personal choices can make a difference. Ideal for grades 6–12 and general audiences, with connections to Next Generation Science Standards and the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies themes.
Kōkua Hawai‘i Foundation
Mini-grants, field trip grants, green fundraising ideas, and comprehensive, up-to-date list of Green Grants for Schools