Connecticut State Department of Education

Teacher of the Year Ceremony
Due to inclement weather, the Teacher of the Year Ceremony has been postponed to December 16, 2025 from 5-7pm. Doors will open at 4pm. The Ceremony will take place at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford, and the order of events will remain the same.

CT Farm to School Directory: Connecting Schools with Local Farms

The Farm to School Directory map

This interactive Farm to School Map is a resource designed to help schools and districts locate local farms and food producers that have expressed interest and ability to sell to schools. Each point on the map represents a farm, food hub, or food distributor that has indicated:

  • they are interested in partnering with schools;
  • they have the capacity to meet school food needs—whether through bulk sales or harvest calendars that align with school schedules; and 
  • they are willing to discuss pricing, delivery, and logistics with school food buyers.

Features

  • Search by location: Easily find farms near a school or district.
  • Filter by product: Filters help narrow results, e.g., fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains, or proteins.
  • Farmer profiles: Click on a farm to see contact information, available products, seasons of availability, and other useful details.
  • School-ready suppliers: Farms listed here have indicated they understand and can meet institutional purchasing requirements.

Audience

  • School nutrition directors and staff
  • Food service buyers
  • Farm to School coordinators
  • Nonprofits and cooperatives supporting local food in schools

Benefits

  • Makes it easier to build local supply chains.
  • Encourages partnerships between schools and local food systems.
  • Supports local economies and promotes fresh, healthy food for students.