Berry Good Farms On The Go
Berry Good Farms On The Go
The Berry Good Farms On The Go is a “farm-to-truck” vocational training program for young adults with intellectual and developmental differences in the transition and post-graduate programs of North Florida School of Special Education. Berry Good Farms On The Go showcases a healthy and fresh-from-the-farm menu created by our Food Truck Manager, chef Peter Reynolds, in conjunction with students in the Culinary Arts Program.
Berry Good Farms On The Go provides young adults with intellectual differences the opportunity to receive job training on the food truck after they have successfully completed the Culinary Arts Program at North Florida School of Special Education (NFSSE). 100% of the Berry Good Farms On The Go proceeds are reinvested back into the food truck program to continue benefiting our Transition Students and Post-Graduates as they seek life skills and meaningful employment.
Students are holistically involved in the success of the food truck, as they are trained in shopping for ingredients, various cooking methods, small appliance operation, safe food handling, seasonal produce selection from the farm, measuring ingredients, knife cutting skills, basic food preparation, the proper cleaning and sterilization of equipment and menu planning.
Once Berry Good Farms On The Go hits the road, our student employees have the opportunity to effectively communicate with customers, help to prepare food and represent themselves and the school in a positive manner.
Berry Good Farms On The Go partners with businesses, corporations, festivals, other non-profits, schools and private events in the community to maximize exposure and training opportunities for our employees.
The Berry Good Food Truck is parked in front of The Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center every Thursday from 10am-2pm during NFSSE’s weekly market, Berry Good Thursdays.
Interested in booking the Berry Good Farms on the Go Food Truck for your next event? Contact Natalie Thomas, Event Manager for more information.
nthomas@northfloridaschool.org
904-724-8323 ext. 1085