Overview
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The Farm-to-School Program involves a variety of school experiences and programs about gardening, educating children about nutrition, and purchasing fresh, locally grown farm products. Farm-to-School connects schools (K-12) and local farms with the objectives of:
- serving healthy meals in school cafeterias;
- improving student nutrition;
- providing agriculture, health, and nutrition education opportunities; and
- supporting local and regional farmers.
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DOAG) works with state agencies such as the Connecticut Department of Education (CSDE) to implement Connecticut’s Farm-to-School Program.
CT Grown for CT Kids
- CT Grown for CT Kids Grant (Connecticut Department of Agriculture)
- CT Grown for CT Kids Week: October 6-10, 2025 (CT Farm to School Collaborative)
- Connecticut Farm to School Study (2022-23): Farm to School in Connecticut (UCONN Zwick Center for Food and Resource Policy)
How Connecticut school food authorities procure local food products and what challenges they face
CT Farm to School Directory
- CT Farm to School Directory: Map of farms that sell to schools