Farm to School Roadshow - Brainerd

The Minnesota Farm to Kids Roadshow will bring together producers, school nutrition professionals and early care providers to make new connections and learn how to build successful relationships. This series of in-person events will include training and facilitated networking opportunities. The event is for anyone who grows, harvests, or packs fresh vegetables for sale to markets or who donates food to others.

Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) trainings will be offered for FREE at each of the Roadshow events this spring. Registration is required if you plan on attending GAPs. Lunch will be provided if you register for both sessions. These trainings are taught by the University of Minnesota Extension staff Annalisa Hultberg and experienced farmer-trainers.

Registration is required. Topics covered will include: 

• Best practices to improve safety in growing, harvesting, washing and handling of fresh fruits and vegetables
• Compost/manure use
• Water testing
• Coolers
• Packing area designs and ideas
• Wildlife and pets
• Low-cost handwashing stand
• Creating written procedures to improve safety and efficiency on your farm
• Meeting requirements for a GAP audit
• The FSMA Produce Safety Rule 

The Minnesota Farm to School Roadshow is free and organized by Renewing the Countryside, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Department of Education, and University of Minnesota Extension. Funding is provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Patrick Leahy Farm to School program.