Statewide Partnerships

Oregon State University is an integral partner in Oregon's comprehensive Farm to School program. Our programs and people bring expertise, energy, and leadership to this statewide movement. Here's how we do it:

• Co-convene statewide leadership to catalyze procurement, strategic planning, coordinated communication, research, and evaluation
• Support existing OSU staff and faculty who work in areas related to farm to school to better understand community-based needs and leverage the brain trust and resources of the university to meet those needs
• Use the train the trainer model to increase Extension faculty and staff knowledge and skills and to disseminate research-backed best practices and materials
• Align training and technical assistance within OSU and among community partners to support statewide Farm to School priorities such as education and procurement hubs, and online programming
• Champion equity, diversity and inclusion in Farm to School in Oregon.