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Identifying Indicators of Readiness and Capacity for Implementing Farm-to-School Interventions
Eunlye Lee1, Carol Smathers2, Ana C Zubieta3
1Department of Pediatrics, Center for Child Health and Policy, Case Western Reserve University, 11100 Euclid Avenue MS 6036 Cleveland, OH 44106.
The Journal of School Health
|April 2, 2019
Summary
Farm-to-school programs improve children's diets. This study identified key factors for community readiness and capacity, helping tailor these vital programs for successful implementation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- Community Engagement
Background:
- Farm-to-school interventions are crucial for enhancing dietary habits in school-aged children.
- Assessing community readiness and capacity is essential for optimizing farm-to-school program implementation.
- Diverse contexts require tailored approaches to farm-to-school initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and prioritize factors influencing farm-to-school implementation.
- To inform practitioners on tailoring farm-to-school strategies for varied settings.
- To develop a framework for assessing community readiness and capacity.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative data collection through semistructured interviews (N=194) and focus groups (N=23).
- Thematic analysis to identify key themes and subthemes related to farm-to-school.
- Prioritization of themes and indicators via an expert panel consensus conference (N=18).
Main Results:
- Four major themes and 17 indicators of community readiness and capacity were identified.
- Themes include school capacity, networks and relationships, organizational/practitioner capacity, and community resources/motivations.
- These findings provide a comprehensive understanding of factors supporting farm-to-school initiatives.
Conclusions:
- Farm-to-school implementation success depends on various indicators of community readiness and capacity.
- Guidance is provided for tailoring interventions based on specific levels of readiness.
- This research supports evidence-based strategies for effective farm-to-school program delivery.
Keywords:
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