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Oregon School Garden Map by County Oregon School Garden Map by School
*NEW*Oregon School Garden Map by County  

Click HERE PDF for a map of gardens by County in Oregon. Updated: 1/11/13

Click HERE  Word Document for a background of the map

OR School Gardens by County 1_10_13


*NEW* school garden contact info Updated 4/02/2013
Click HERE Excel Spreadsheet for excel spreadsheet of listing of all school gardens and contacts in Oregon.
NOTE: UPDATE PROCESS: this will get updated annually during the NSLP application/renewal process, and at least quarterly depending on additions/corrections.

Oregon Farm to School - School Garden Goals:
1. Increase the percentage of schools in Oregon that have an edible garden which is actively used for educational activities.
2. Increase the percentage of school gardens that are contributing some produce to their school's meal program.
3. Increase the percentage of school gardens that have a designated, funded School Garden staff position (School Garden Coordinator or Educator).
4. To have at least ONE school garden in every County!
*NEW*Oregon School Garden Map by School


It's finally here! Updated 4/03/2013

Mapping by Topo.ly
Our new INTERACTIVE,school garden map!

Is your garden here?? Please email me if your information is missing or inaccurate: Rick.sherman@state.or.us



Getting Started Resources
*UPDATED* A Quick, Two Page Overview: How to Start a School Garden  : PDF Document
(Use with School Garden Checklist in the FOOD SAFETY Section)
SPECIAL THANKS to Linn County Master Gardener's for the publication of the new fancy tri-fold flyer format!

*NEW*  Very cool program to help you plan a garden. Trial version - free for 30 days. Very nice tutorial videos. Click HERE

Building a Mini-Hoop House Video  *NEW* External Link A simple and inexpensive way to produce wonderful produce in our climate by extending our cold growing season.



USDA Policy Memo: School Garden Q & As







*NEW*
Growing School Gardens" TERRIFIC resource for school gardens. See archived webinars such as "school gardens vs. summer vacation" and "winter planning for the spring school garden"  External Link

*NEW*
Oregon State University Extension Master Gardeners: A list of Extension offices for each County in Oregon. A great place to start to get technical questions about gardening answered in your area


For Educators FOOD SAFETY / For School Nutrition Program Staff





*UPDATED* School Garden Checklist   (Eugene School District Best Pratice)  External Link
Best Practices for Handling Fresh Produce in Schools
(Nat.School Foodservice Mgmt. Inst)
 External Link



*NEW* the below are fantastic school garden safety resources
that have been updated as of winter 2013:



Denver Public Schools/Learning Landscapes/Slow Food:




Contacts
  • Rick Sherman Email    (503) 947-5863
    Child Nutrition Program - Nutrition Specialist

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