Resources for Schools
Hawai‘i Farm to School Resource Hub
Access farm to school curricula, funding opportunities, garden and tree planting information, and more!
UH GET LOCAL
The Grow Eat Think (GET) Local initiative is a collaborative effort by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Cooperative Extension agents in agriculture and human resource based fields. The Extension agents incorporate the concept of GET Local and educate the community and stakeholders on the commodities available locally in order to increase consumer interest, grower knowledge, and general public awareness of local agriculture.
Kōkua Hawai‘i Foundation
The Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports environmental education in the schools and communities of Hawaiʻi. Their mission is to provide students with experiences that will enhance their appreciation for and understanding of their environment so they will be lifelong stewards of the earth. KHF supports hands-on learning activities that engage their senses and make lasting impressions on children's minds. We believe our keiki are the seeds of change to preserving and protecting our beautiful islands.
Mālama Learning Center
Mālama Learning Center is a non-profit organization that brings art, science, conservation, and culture together to promote sustainable living throughout Hawai‘i. We are located in West O‘ahu, in the city of Kapolei, offering our services primarily to communities from Waipahu to Wai'anae.
Learn More About Hawai‘i’s Farm to School Movement
Safety
Garden to Cafeteria
Is your school garden ready to grow for school lunch? If your school has a thriving school garden and you are following best practices for safety, then you might be ready. Click below to learn more about the Hawai‘i Garden to Cafeteria Program!
School Garden Safety
It’s important that school gardens are run with safety in mind. Click below to access the Hawai‘i School Garden Safety Manual, posters, checklists, and more!