Coupeville Farm To School

Program Type: 
Garden Classrooms, Kitchen Classrooms
Grade Level/Age Group: 
Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
Number of Individuals Program Serves: 
1,000
Year Founded: 
2014
About the Program: 

Coupeville Farm to School (CF2S) is:

  • Fresh, healthy, local food in the cafeteria.
  • School gardens for experiential learning.
  • Career ready training in agriculture, nutrition, and environmental sciences.

Coupeville Farm to School envisions the service of fresh, seasonal products from Whidbey Island farms and gadens in our schools.  We are committed to improving the wellness and academic readiness of students by serving healthy foods and integrating food literacy into the classroom.  We are committed to planning and economically supporting our local food producers, and including the support and integration of the community and its families.

CF2S provide and outdoor, experiential classroom for elementary, middle, and high school in the Coupeville School District  Our lessons and curriculum meet Next Generation Science Standards and all other relevent educational standards.  We provide a beautiful, calm, and inviting space for students, teachers, and community members to enjoy.  These spaces are used for production of produce that is used in the school cafeteria and managed by a school garden coordinator.