Patrick Leahy Farm to School

The goal of Farm to School is to get more locally grown product into the school cafeterias.  Farm to school programs can be as big as serving up locally grown fruit, vegetable or other item once a day or as little as once a school year.  Large or small, each program is important and supports the health and well being of students and farmers.

State of Missouri Governor's Proclamation - October is Farm to School Month in Missouri

Research carried out by the National Farm to School Network shows that Farm to School programs can result in:

  • Students consuming more fruits and vegetables and having greater knowledge of agriculture and healthy eating;
  • School food service operations increasing both the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables served and increasing their revenues from adult and student participation in school meal programs;
  • Farmers diversifying their markets, securing contracts for their products and establishing grower collaborative's and cooperatives.

Missouri Crunch Off 2023October is National Farm to School month! Join us in this celebration.  To Register click this link: Missouri Crunch Website


Resources

Produce Safety Materials

USDA Memos

SP-48-2016     Using Federal Funds to Support FoodCorps Service Members

SP-06-2015     Farm to School and School Garden Expenses

SP-03-2013     Procurement Geographic Preference O&As - Part II

SP-01-2013     Federal Small Purchase Threshold Adjustment

SP-18-2011     Procurement Geographic Preference Q&As

SP-13-2010     Farm to School Activities

SP-32-2009     School Garden Q&As

SP-08-2009     Procurement Questions