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Explore the difference between collaboration and collective impact at the Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition Meeting on October 21, 2015. Learn about the current structure of the movement, regional lead agencies, and the growth of farm-to-school initiatives. Find out about policy advocacy, networking opportunities, and upcoming events.
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Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition Meeting October 21, 2015
The Difference between Collaboration and Collective Impactby Jeff Edmondson, November 2012
A Growing Movement 2,000 schools, 20 states 2004 2011-2012 2013-2014 $598,000 ? 42,000+ ? ? 14,000+
Policy (Advocacy Voice of the Movement) • Federal Policy lead • State policy: legislative scan and technical assistance • Minimal support for Local Policy development
Connecting People (Networking Hub) • National Farm to Cafeteria Conference • Regional and State events • NFSN affiliated regional leads (8) and State Leads in 50 states and DC • Over 1100 attendees (46% increase from 2012!) • The 4-day conference included: • 3 plenary sessions, 48 workshops, 10 field trips, 3 short courses, 41 lightning talks, a special gathering of tribal communities that included 28 participants, Regional Networking sessions for 8 regions and Canada, • networking sessions for farm to preschool and school gardens, • poster share fair, and a music project. • A total of 70 scholarships were awarded! Coming soon….. 8th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference June 1- 4, 2016, Madison, WI
FinancialResources (Funder) • Seed Change (KY, LA, PA, MS) • Innovation Fund Innovation Fund
For more information: Anupama Joshianupama@farmtoschool.org(847) 917-7292Stay connected: www.farmtoschool.org