Farm-to-School Summit

• Saturday, June 6, 2026
• 7:30AM – 12:30PM
• Desert View High School

Save the Date for our upcoming Farm-to-School Summit, designed for educators who are passionate about bringing learning to life through school gardens.

Our Farm-to-Child program was created by the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to support educational garden spaces in low-income public schools. Over time, we have seen firsthand how learning in the garden helps students better understand the role of food in their lives while strengthening the connection between classroom lessons and hands-on discovery.

This summit will bring together K- 12 teachers from across Southern Arizona to explore practical tools, curriculum integration strategies, and inspiring success stories that make garden education accessible and impactful.

Whether you are just starting out or looking to grow an existing program, this event will equip you with the knowledge and resources to cultivate meaningful learning experiences for your students.

At the Summit you will rotate through four hands-on stations:

• Indoor Growing Systems
• Self-Watering Container Systems
• Composting
• Student-led Outdoor Spaces

Teachers will walk away with:

• Lesson plans and materials
• Personal Development Hours and a Certificate
• Meals
• ADE Stipend

More details coming soon. We hope you will join us!

If you are interested, please take the first steps and fill out our School Garden Evaluation Form:

For even more information, email schoolgardens@communityfoodbank.org