Selected FFVP and Nutrition Promotion and Farm to School Resources
Farm to School Conference Portland Oregon
Spring 2009
Joanne Burke, El Farrell, Nathan Duclos
University of New Hampshire
UNH Office of Sustainability
http://www.sustainableunh.unh.edu/
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is nationally recognized as a Sustainable Learning Community --
a land grant, sea grant, and space grant university that unites the spirit of discovery with the challenge of
sustainability across its Curriculum, Operations, Research and Engagement (CORE) through initiatives designed
around four key systems that underpin our ability to define and pursue quality of life:*
Biodiversity Education Initiative (BEI): Committed to being a Biodiversity Protection Campus that promotes
ecological and public health through the protection of biodiversity and ecosystem integrity.
Climate Education Initiative (CEI): Committed to being a Climate Protection Campus that pursues a sustainable
energy future through emissions reduction policies, practices, research, and education.
Food & Society Initiative (FAS): Committed to being a Sustainable Food Community that promotes healthy food
systems from farm to fork to health and nutrition outcomes.
Culture & Sustainability Initiative (CAS): Committed to being a Cultural Development Campus that promotes a
culture of sustainability through a dedication to community, diversity, citizen engagement, public arts, and the
conservation and sustainable development of cultural and natural resources.
NH Farm to School Program
http://www.nhfarmtoschool.org/
UNH Cooperative Extension; Changing the Scene
http://extension.unh.edu/FoodNutr/ChngScne/ChngScn.htm
Since the inception of HEALthy Schools in 2003, more than 500 school personnel in 403 New Hampshire schools,
representing almost 23,000 students, have become active in this program, working to improve school nutrition and
fitness programs in their communities.
UNH Cooperative Extension Home website
http://extension.unh.edu

New Hampshire Department of Education
Bureau of Nutrition Program and Services
www.ed.state.nh.us/education/nutrition
Online Fruit and Vegetable Resources
Interactive Online resources for Teachers/Schools:
Free Downloadable Publications http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/publications/index.html
Fruit and Vegetable Recipes http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnparecipe/recipesearch.aspx
Lesson Plans http://noahnet.myweb.uga.edu/plansfv.html
Games and recipes http://foodchamps.org
Bulletin Board Ideas/Templates http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education/nutrition
http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/nutrition/1448.html
Fruit and Vegetable of the month http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/index.html
Interactive Online resources for Parents:
Recipe adjustment tool for healthier meals http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/activities/recipe_remix.html
Fruit and Vegetable Recipes http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnparecipe/recipesearch.aspx
Fruit and Vegetable Tips http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/vegetables_tips.html
My Pyramid http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/fruits_tips.html
Interactive Online resources for Kids:
MyPyramid game
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/resources/game/BlastOff_Game.html
Kids cooking recipes
http://kidnetic.com/Recipes/?c=Smart+Snacks
Fruits and Vegetable Tips
http://kidnetic.com/BrightPapers/?c=Featured&p=37
Games and recipes
http://foodchamps.org
Additional Department of Education Bureau of Nutrition Programs and Services Resources
(NH DOE-BNPS) website at: www.ed.state.nh.us/education/nutrition
Eligibility Guidance Manual Menu Planning; Special Dietary Needs Manual
Eligibility Manual for School Meals, Special Meals Prescription Form
Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Program
Food Service management Company Contract information
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Plan (HACCP)
Healthy Meals Resource System (HMRS)
National Food Service Management Institute (NSFSMI)
NH – Farm to School
NH School Nutrition Association (SNA)
Offer Versus Serve in School Meals
Sanitation
Sanitation Inspections and the related Federal Requirements
School Nutrition Association (SNA)
SNA Certification & Credentialing Programs
School related Code of Federal Regulations (USDA 7 CFR Part 210-250)
Team Nutrition
State Department of Education Standards of Practice for school Child Nutrition staff
USDA Child Nutrition Information Center
USDA Child Nutrition Programs
Wellness Policies