Oklahoma Farm to School program launches Farm to School Garden Crew

The Oklahoma Farm to School program has launched a new program called the Farm to School Garden Crew for schools statewide. The program is designed to support and celebrate school gardens across Oklahoma.

The Farm to School Garden Crew will connect schools to seasonal gardening tips, classroom-ready resources and hands-on support to help students learn where their food comes from.

"We believe this new program can help give more Oklahoma kids access to gardening and introduce them to the world of agriculture," said Oklahoma Farm to School Coordinator Alex Cox. "The material in the program is designed for kids of all ages and skill levels to learn about and participate in gardening."

The Farm to School Garden Crew is open to:

• Public and private schools
• Early childhood programs
• Classrooms, clubs, cafeterias and afterschool programs
• Schools with existing gardens and schools just getting started

What Garden Crew members receive:

• Quarterly, curated emails packed with garden tips, lesson ideas, and Oklahoma-grown food connections
• A Garden Crew Welcome Kit for eligible schools
• Access to free, ready-to-use Farm to School and garden-based learning resources
• Opportunities for incentives and giveaways throughout the year

Bonus for early sign-ups:

The first 30 schools to register will receive a free multi-student Outdoor Handwashing Station, while supplies last.

Participation is free and all supplies and resources are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to schools with established, food-producing gardens primarily funded by the school or district.

To learn more about the Farm to School Garden Crew, or to sign up, visit the Oklahoma farm to school website.