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Michelle M Ratcliffe¹

¹Food Innovation Center, Oregon Department of Agriculture, 1207 NW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97209, USA. mmarkesteyn@oda.state.or.us

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Nutrition Science
Educational Psychology

Background:

Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern.
Farm to School programs offer a promising approach to improve student nutrition and combat obesity.
Effective implementation requires collaboration among diverse stakeholders with varied objectives.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a theory-based logic model for Farm to School programs.
To demonstrate how these programs can address childhood obesity while also supporting academic achievement and economic development.
To provide a framework for program development, implementation, and evaluation.

Main Methods:

Development of a logic model informed by the polytheoretical model for food and garden-based education in school settings (PMFGBE).
Application of the logic model in urban and rural school districts for program development and evaluation.
Discussion of the theoretical underpinnings and practical application of the model.

Main Results:

The logic model provides a shared vision for Farm to School programs, integrating multiple objectives.
Theory-based logic models enhance program effectiveness, implementation, and evaluation coherence.
Farm to School programs can positively impact curricular, physical, and social learning environments.

Conclusions:

Farm to School programs, guided by theory-based logic models, can effectively address childhood obesity.
The presented logic model is adaptable for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers.
These programs offer a holistic approach to improving student well-being and educational outcomes.