Information for Supporters

For over 10 years, the Food and Health Network has connected K-12 students and local food producers through the Farm to School program. We are excited to expand these efforts to our littlest learners with the Farm to Early Care and Education (Farm to ECE) initiative!

Farm to Early Care is a win for children, farmers, and communities! Our program works to increase the use of local food and integrate food and agriculture education in child care settings. The three core components of Farm to ECE are nutrition and agriculture education, buying and serving local foods and gardens. 

We do this through local food procurement, working with farm and food businesses to strengthen the regional food system, taste tests, designing local food menus, school and community gardens, building capacity through direct consultation services, and fostering connections with organizations and communities in the region. 

Resources for Supporters

• Empire State Campaign for Child Care
• CDC’s “Farm to ECE: Getting Started”
• Farm to Institution New York State Policy Page
• New York Association for the Education of Young Children Public Policy Page

Get Involved!

As we develop this program, we want to hear your input. If you are a parent, student, early childhood educator, or farmer, please feel free to reach out!

Contact: Kevin Davidson, Farm to ECE Coordinator, kdavidson@rhnscny.org