The school year may have come to a close, but summer’s abundance has brought bold flavors to Rogue Valley Farm to School’s programming. Our team of educators has partnered with the Ashland Food Co-op to host three summer camp sessions, the first of which took place this month!
Read MoreI started at Rogue Valley Farm to School with the farmers in mind, yet the truly heartening aspect that has driven and motivated me has been students' amazement at recognizing where their food comes from and that they can grow it and cook it themselves. I have loved my work and co-workers; the school food service directors and the farmers; the nonprofit, agency, and business partners; and the organization’s fantastic board of directors - who will be hiring the next director before summer's end!
Read MoreOregon is a national leader in farm to school and school gardens funding and programming. That funding is now at risk. Call your Oregon legislator and ask them to support House Bill 2038.
Read MoreEarly spring Harvest Meals bring the excitement of new growth, wet soil, changing weather, and of course, flowers. Yet, without the abundance of summer harvests, spring also means that RVF2S staff has to get creative with toppings for our Harvest Meal lunch that every student helps prepare.
Read MoreRogue Valley Farm to School was selected by United Communities AmeriCorps as the Service Site for this year's Make A Difference Day! Read on to learn how a team of dedicated AmeriCorps members and community volunteers transformed the Jefferson Elementary School Garden into a vibrant growing classroom.
Read MoreOn a warm evening in September, 80 of our friends and neighbors joined us in the street for an unforgettable meal, featuring some of the finest food in the Valley. Thanks to the folks at Standing Stone Brewing Company, the Harvest Dinner on Oak Street was a resounding success. Visit our blog to read more and to view photos from the event.
Read MoreThis month, the Three Rivers School District took on a big endeavor: one week of locally sourced fruits and vegetables for the District-wide breakfast and lunch program. We sat down with Ben Guyton, the Food Services Director, to learn more about the successes and challenges of Local Produce week.
Read MoreCarly recently joined the RVF2S team to help inspire the next generation of local, seasonal, organic eaters. In this Q&A, she shares what her role within the organization entails, and how others can get involved!
Read MoreRebecca Slosberg is the Rogue Valley Farm to School Program Manager and works directly with farms, children, and schools to enhance early learning about local, healthy and seasonal food. Learn more about the amazing work Rebecca does in our latest staff Q&A.
Read MoreWe are very excited to be working with the Ashland Food Co-op, YMCA and ScienceWorks to bring food awareness to Summer Camp programs.
Read MoreRogue Valley Farm to School is offering two volunteer training opportunities on April 8th and 9th, and we hope you will join us and get involved!
Read MoreMomentum River Expeditions are offering a lucky winner a 2 day rafting & multi-sport adventure on the Upper Klamath. Purchase raffle tickets online and your name will entered in the drawing for this amazing prize! One winner for this trip for two!
Read MoreRogue Valley Farm to School are excited to invite you to the first art exhibit in our new office space on Friday March 4th. Emma Gelino will exhibit her beautiful photography from an on-farm trip at Dunbar Farm in Medford. Her photos stunningly convey small farm life and the joy experienced by children as they learn about fresh, local food.
Read MoreAllie coordinates one of our most popular programs - Tasting Tables in local school cafeterias. In this Q&A she shares what her work involves, why she is so passionate about it, and how others can get involved.
Read MoreRogue Valley Farm to School has some exciting events coming up to bring in the near year!
January 30th, 2016 - Kidtastic Cooking at the Ashland Food Co-Op
Did your New Year's resolutions include cooking from scratch, eating better, and prioritizing family time? Join Rogue Valley Farm to School educators in the Co-op kitchen and learn to cook family friendly recipes with seasonal produce. In class we will discuss age appropriate kitchen tasks, and all students will safely practice knife skills. We will prepare and taste Chef Salads with homemade dressings, and Vegetable Fritters with dipping sauces. Additional recipes will be included in the recipe packet that you and your children can prepare together, even on a busy weeknight.
More information and registration on the Ashland Food Co-Op website.
February 9th, 2016 - Pints for a Purpose at Standing Stone Brewery
Between 5pm - 10pm on Tuesday Feb 9th Standing Stone Brewery will donate $2 from every pint of beer sold to Rogue Valley Farm to School. Join us for a pint in celebration of local food! WHERE: Standing Stone Brewery, 101 Oak St, Ashland OR 97520.
April 30, 2016 - 6th Annual Siskiyou Challenge
The Siskiyou Challenge is a benefit relay race for Rogue Valley Farm to School with six legs. Each of which can be as challenging as you want to make it, or it can be very scenic and fun! Check out the website for more information and to register a team.
When you buy Farm to School Fuji Apples you not only choose a great organic apple you choose to support Rogue Valley Farm to School!
Read MoreThis school year has provided many Oregon school districts great new opportunities for working with local and regional growers and processors.
Read MoreWhat a long beautiful fall we have been enjoying! Students were still harvesting tomatoes as on-farm programs wrapped up just a couple weeks ago.
Read MoreThis is our first fall hosting Harvest Meals at SOU’s Center for Sustainability and we’re so grateful for the new farm site!
Read MoreWe're excited to welcome a new FoodCorps member to our team of educators! Read about how Karen came to be a part of our team right here.
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Learn more about this 5-leg, multi-sport relay race that takes place in on April 28th, 2018.
RVF2S is honored to be a featured organization in the 2016 Good Food Org Guide! Check out our listing and search nearly 1,000 other amazing organizations!
