Farm to Early Care & Education Institute

The Farm to ECE Institute model is a year-long professional learning experience that brings site-based teams together to build relationships, skills, and a collaborative action plan to further their farm to school goals. Team members bring a variety of expertise and include classroom educators, administrators, nutrition services staff, and community partners. With the support of a coach, teams spend the school year putting their plans into action and strengthening their capacity to integrate lasting impacts across classrooms, cafeterias, and communities.

We are excited to kick off the second cohort of the Farm to ECE Institute to continue to grow comprehensive farm to ECE programming. The Institute enables collaboration, planning, and project implementation across Oregon for the 2026-27 school year, building on the momentum of the first Farm to ECE Institute. Applications are now open until June 5, 2026.