HAWAI‘I FARM TO SCHOOL HUI.
LEARNING GARDENS AND SCHOOL FOOD SYSTEMS.
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Establish, support, and sustain school learning gardens and ‘āina-based education throughout the P-20 continuum.
ABOUT THE HAWAI‘I FARM TO SCHOOL HUI
The Hawai‘i Farm to School Hui is a statewide network comprised of five island-level networks, community organizations, and representatives of the Hawai‘i departments of agriculture, education, health, and the University of Hawai‘i.
The Hui formed in 2010 and became a program of the Hawai‘i Public Health Institute (HIPHI) in 2017.
The Hui’s mission is to strengthen Hawaii’s statewide farm to school movement by supporting our island networks in the areas of capacity building, resource development and sharing, professional development, and policy development and advocacy.
We envision a holistic education system that renews our relationship to food, farming, and the environment, improves health, and raises academic achievement. We envision Hawai‘i as a center for agro-ecological education and food production and as a model of regenerative community food systems for the Pacific and the world.
GOALS
FARM TO SCHOOL RESOURCES.
From upcoming events, to resources to help during school closures, to webinars and documents for program areas including ʻAina Pono, Hawaiʻi Foodservice Hui Toolkit, School Garden Safety, Garden to Cafeteria, Curriculum, Funding, Data and Reports, and how to Get Involved. Check out our Resources Page for more information.
What are the benefits of farm to school?
Studies show the positive impacts of farm to school programs in the areas of economic development, public health, community engagement, education, and the environment. As reported in the Benefits of Farm to School document published by the National Farm to School Network, the proven health-related benefits of farm to school programs include increases in fruit and vegetable consumption by students and demonstrated willingness to try new foods and healthier options. These benefits are especially evident when hands-on, food-based activities–such as school gardens and nutrition education–are offered in conjunction with healthier school food.
Hawai‘i Farm to School Hui Members.
Island Networks
Core Organizations
State Agency Partners
National Partners
HAWAIʻI SCHOOL PEACE GARDENS.
Hawaiʻi School Peace Gardens (HSPG) is a community of schools and support organizations dedicated to developing a culture of peace on campuses across Hawaiʻi through the growth and integration of School Peace Gardens. By providing access to dedicated outdoor spaces, School Peace Gardens increase a sense of safety and total well-being among students and school staff, while supporting the integration of Peace and Sustainability Education into the school curriculum. Click the link below to read teachers’ stories, access resources, and learn more!
HAWAIʻI YOUTH FOOD COUNCIL.
The Hawai‘i Youth Food Council (HYFC) is comprised of high school students from across the state with a collective goal of supporting food-related efforts that benefit Hawai‘i’s communities. HYFC launched during the 2019-2020 school year with an inaugural council of five youth from four islands, representing public, charter, and independent schools, and selected to help design and plan for an expanded rollout during the 2020-2021 school year. Read more below!