Marbleseed Conference 2026 - Presentations
Building Relationships with Schools and Institutions
Session: Session 2
Start / End: 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM Sat
Presenters:
- Allison Pfaff Harris
- Cathryn Herlihey
- Veronica Jalomo
- Virginia Pleasant
- Teresa Wiemerslage
- Jayme Anderson, MPH, RD
- Carol Smathers
- Brittany Zerbe
- Sarah Elliott
- Cheyenne Liberti
- Mariel Borgman
The Local Food for Schools (LFS) program created new market opportunities for local producers by fostering direct connections with schools.
This multi-state session will explore the impact of the LFS program throughout the Midwest and provide practical strategies for building lasting partnerships with school districts today.
Learn from Midwest growers who have successfully built relationships with schools and discover ways to grow your farm-to-school efforts.
This session also provides an opportunity to engage in a broader facilitated discussion of “Farm to Institution”. We will delve into the opportunities and barriers to institutional sales as a market for farmers.
Join us to share ideas, learn from peers, and strengthen the link between local farms and schools