AGRBM X002 - Bringing the Farm to School
This online course is specifically designed for local agricultural producers in Ohio. The goal of the Bringing the Farm to School program is to provide training and tools to build your capacity to launch or grow efforts to market to schools while increasing farm to school activity in schools and communities across Ohio.
Delivery Options
Online Self-Paced: This course is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start the course at any time and work through it independently at your own pace.
Time to Completion
This course consists of 4 modules and can be completed at your own pace.
Course Completion Requirements
Participants must complete all four modules, pass the graded knowledge checks, and submit a course evaluation survey to receive a certificate of completion.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Computer or tablet with modern browser support (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download)
- Device capable of playing mp4 video files
What You’ll Learn
- Increase your knowledge and understanding of farm to school programs
- Outline requirements for selling agricultural products to schools
- Plan a business model for marketing to school systems
- Identify available market channels for selling to schools
What You’ll Earn
- A certificate of completion from The Ohio State University
Course Authors (Ohio-Focused Content)
- Rebecca Naab – Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
- Hannah Hart – Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
- Carol Smathers – Ohio State University Extension, Ohio Farm to School
Course Designers
- Summer McLain – Ohio State University Extension
- Jared Miller – Ohio State University Extension
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or course records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
If you have questions about this course, please contact the Department of Education and Workforce Office of Nutrition at Child.Nutrition@education.ohio.gov or call 877-644-6338.