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 works with state agencies such as the Connecticut Department of Education to implement Connecticut’s Farm-to-School Program.

 

CT Grown for CT Kids Week 2024: October 7-11, 2024

• CT Grown for CT Kids Week (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