Farm to Child Care Texas Department of Agriculture 1Food and Nutrition - April 2012

2 Farm to Child Care Farm to Child Care (FTC) will establish a connection between local farmers, local produce, and children in early child care settings

Farm to Child Care  FTC establishes a direct purchasing relationship with a local produce grower to integrate more fresh fruits and vegetables into meals and snacks. Food and Nutrition - April 20123

Farm to Child Care Teach nutritional value of fruits & vegetables Visit local farms and meet local farmers Children & parents discover sources of local produce and how to access them Food and Nutrition - April 20124

Farm to Child Care  Staff training  Parent training  Nutrition education about fresh produce  Program promotional materials  Equipment to store and prepare fresh produce  Trips to local farms and urban gardens Food and Nutrition - April 20125

Farm to Child Care  Materials to grow a vegetable garden  Books and activities  Fruits and vegetables for taste tests  Materials for cooking demonstrations Food and Nutrition - April 20126

Child Care Wellness Grant  7 Grants Awarded in 2011 Mainspring Schools (FTC) Community Services of Northeast Texas Inc. (FTC) Travis County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survival Center, SafePlace (FTC) Wesley Community Center, Inc. of Houston (FTC) Brighton School, Inc (BFS) El Paso Human Services, Inc. (EPHSI) (BFS) Cen-Tex (CT) Family Services, Inc. (BFS) Food and Nutrition - April 20127

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Disclaimer The Texas Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Division is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC or call , (toll free), or (TTD). “USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer 9Food and Nutrition - April 2012