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CHAPTER 04: PRIORITY OUTCOMES, INDICATORS AND MEASURES63Figure 10: Socio-Ecological Model Relating Farm to School Programs to EducationPublic HealthOutcomesCommunity EconomicDevelopment OutcomesEducation OutcomesNational, State and Local PoliciesEnvironmentalQuality OutcomesCultural and Society CharacteristicsCountry and StateRegionCommunityFamily, Tribe and ClanIndividual• Individual: Student forms positive attitudes andself-efficacy about learning through farm to schoolactivities.• Family, Tribe and Clan: The family incorporateshands-on experiences such as cooking orgardening to support student learning about foodat home.• Community: Hands-on activities included atfarmers’ markets and community centers toengage children and families.• Country and State: Farm to school curriculum isreadily available and aligned to Common Corestandards.• Cultural and Society Characteristics: Farm toschool is one part of supporting the whole child ineducational settings.• National, State and Local Policies: Legislationprioritizes a whole-child approach, supportshands-on learning and gardening at schools.• Region: School district policies support schoolgardens.NATIONAL FARM TO SCHOOL NETWORK