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: 2024: October 7-11, 2024 (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