Renewing the Countryside now has five trained Regional Local Food Coordinators (RLFC's) representing communities throughout Minnesota. RLFC's work to support Farm to Kids initiatives through one-on-one support, creating connections to schools and early care sites, as well as hosting educational community events where you can make connections to your local farmers. The regional coordinators will support all efforts to implement and expand farm to school and early care throughout MN, whether you are a farmer, a school, an early care or a community advocate. 

Farm to Kids can feel complicated. There is confusion about who to reach out to when you have questions. Having a go-to person that understands your region, climate and challenges, along with understanding regulations of local food, can make a huge difference. This new team of Regional Local Food Coordinators will be that “go-to support” to help answer questions and share resources for anyone looking to participate in Farm to Kids programs (both school and early care options). 

Are you interested in working with one of our Regional Local Food Coordinators? Fill out our Intake Form today and we will connect you! 

Funding for the Regional Local Food Coordinator project is provided by the Minnesota Department of Education through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm to School State Formula grant.

Email Sara George at [email protected] or Alexandria Harris at [email protected] for more information.  

Farm to Kid Resource Links

Are you a farmer looking to get involved with Farm to Kid work? Click on the Farmer Support image (right) for a pdf of resource links. Are you a school or early care provider looking to have local food at your facility? Click the School & Early Care image (left) for relevant resource links! Need a resource that isn't provide?! Reach out for more assistance!