Farm-to-school programs growing strong
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October 19, 2023
Over the past decade, the farm-to-school movement has reached millions of students in the United States and its territories.
From school gardens and farm field trips to local food on cafeteria trays, farm-to-school practices help children learn about nutrition and agriculture while also creating new markets for local and regional farmers.
To recognize the connections made between schools and local farmers and their role in promoting well-being among children and building strong local economies, in 2010 Congress designated October as National Farm to School Month. As in years past, this month’s...
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