Toolkit

Farm to School programs are an idea that most people can support for many reasons. These programs take work to build and maintain, and to that end it is important to have the support of key decision-makers. This toolkit can help to leverage the popular support that Farm to School can garner, and organize grassroots campaigns to affect change. 

Turn your contact list into a list of activists. Learn to communicate with these supporters in a way that supports them in taking more and more effective actions. Develop materials that stand out, and deliver them to your legislators or other decision-makers along with personal messages that drive home their constituents’ feelings and stories. Develop specific asks and employ these tools to success.

Messaging

• Farm to School Basic Talking Points

• “Invite, Support, Feedback Loop” Webinar & Slides

• Letter to the Editor How-To

• Social Media Overview & Best Practices
  (Remember you can share the Collaborative’s videos right from our homepage.)

Campaign Resources

• Campaign Elements Overview

• Tips for Building a Contact Database

• “Find Your Flock with Fun Events” Webinar & Slides

• Tips for Testifying to a Legislative Committee

• Tips for Public Hearing Prowess

Sign On Letters

• Sign On Letter How-To

• Sign On Letter Template

Supporter Cards

• Why Use Supporter Cards?

• Supporter Card Template

• How to Collect & Utilize Supporter Cards

Sample Fact Sheets

• Vermont

• Oregon

• Michigan

• Massachusetts

• Arkansas