WE CONNECT SCHOOLS WITH PRODUCERS
All Students Can Eat Fresh, Local Foods
Real Fresh Food, Real Impact
Our programs have made their mark on schools, producers, and students.
Impact during the 2025-2026 school year1.
pounds of local food served
participating school districts
PRODUCERS SUPPORTED
Dollars invested into the local food economy
Dollars invested over the past 10 years
CHILDREN ENGAGED AT TOTALLY TASTY EVENTS
1 The data reflect the 2025-2026 school year through December 31st. Data is from quarterly purchasing reports of approved farm to school vendors through the Ohio
Schools Council bid. Totally Tasty data is collected by the Cuyahoga County Board of Health.
We Make Farm to School Work
From procurement to promotion, we help schools and producers navigate farm to school programming with the tools and resources they need.
PRODUCER READINESS
LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT
We guide schools through compliant, cost-effective local food purchasing so students can enjoy fresher meals without districts breaking their budgets.
HARVEST OF THE MONTH
Every season has its freshest picks. Help students be inspired by resources that promote a year-long interest in local foods.
COST SHARE
Every district deserves fresh, local foods. We invest in schools and producers that demonstrate commitment to their local food system. Our cost share program offers up to $4,000 in funding to offset costs.
More information coming soon.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Totally Tasty taste test events, Food Leaders Alliance student ambassadors, and educational resources help students get excited about healthy foods.
FEED OUR FUTURE ACADEMY
Our foodservice staff training courses fit busy schedules while improving student dining experiences.
FARM TO EARLY CARE & EDUCATION
We work with Early Ages Healthy Stages (EAHS) to design programs for infants, toddlers, and young learners.
Equal Access to Fresh Food & Opportunity
We’re building an inclusive food system where every child can eat well and every grower can contribute to their community’s health. Our partnerships remove barriers, so students benefit from diverse, local food sources.
Let's Talk About Farm to School for You
Not sure where to start? We’ll walk you through it, whether you’re a producer or school food service director. Meet with our team to discuss your goals, vision, and how we can help—at no cost to you.
Meet with a Feed Our Future® team member to talk about your challenges and priorities.
Based on needs and resources, we can provide:
- Support for Schools:
- OCS bid purchasing information and guidance
- Cost share program funding
- Scheduling a Totally Tasty event
- Support for Producers:
- A custom readiness plan
- Funding options
- Information about food safety training
- Assistance to apply for the OCS bid
HARVEST OF THE MONTH
We created the Harvest of the Month program for each month’s fresh picks! The Harvest of the Month item for March is Herbs! Learn more about our resources & recipes to fuel growing minds and bodies.
Upcoming Events in the Community
See what’s happening in your region to improve student nutrition through Totally Tasty taste test events, conferences, training, and seasonal celebrations.
Westwood Elementary School Totally Tasty Event: March 4th, 2026
Totally Tasty event with Wellington Exempted Village School District at Westwood Elementary School Students will get to try maple roasted carrots using Feed Our Futures own recipe and vote on whether they “LOVED IT“, “LIKED IT“, or “NOT FOR ME“
Urban Farmers Coalition Quarterly Meeting: March 10th, 2026
This meeting is focused on marketing and the support and resources for farmers in the Dayton-region.
Quarterly Ohio Farm to School Network Meeting: March 12th, 2026
These quarterly meetings are focused on providing farm to school updates and networking.
Crestwood Intermediate School Food Leaders Alliance Meeting: March 19th, 2026
Food Leaders will meet to provide feedback on Totally Tasty events and begin planning one of their own.
Growing Connections: Southeast Ohio Farm to School Conference: March 20th, 2026
This conferences purpose is focused on strengthening education, producer support, and local procurement. Alison is presenting: From Field to Tray: Producer Investments that Fuel Farm to School Success
Crestwood High School Food Leaders Alliance Meeting: March 24th, 2026
Food Leaders will meet to plan their next student-led farm to school event.
Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools Health and Wellness Fair: March 27th, 2026
The event is an opportunity to engage with students, staff, and community members to provide valuable education on health and wellness and information.
Early Ages Healthy Stages Coalition Meeting: March 27th, 2026
Early Ages Health Stages will provide program updates and Creekside Field Kitchen will conduct an on-site cooking demo
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