NATIONAL FARM TO SCHOOL NETWORK

Farm to School Act Will Support Child Nutrition Programs and Local Food Systems in Rebuilding From Pandemic

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Rural community development, Articles, School meal programs in the United States, Food politics, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Sustainable agriculture, Food and drink, Farm-to-school, School meal, Local food, United States Department of Agriculture, Nutrition Education

A similar bill was introduced in the House in March.National Farm to School Network (NFSN) and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applaud thiseffortto support local food systems and child nutrition programs during this critical time.\n"The Farm to School Act of 2021 couldn\'t come at a more necessary time.

Key Points: 
  • A similar bill was introduced in the House in March.National Farm to School Network (NFSN) and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applaud thiseffortto support local food systems and child nutrition programs during this critical time.\n"The Farm to School Act of 2021 couldn\'t come at a more necessary time.
  • When the pandemic began, school nutrition professionals, educators, and local food producers were some of the first people to step up and ensure the ongoing care of children and families.
  • Over the last 15 years, farm to school programs have helped thousands of schools connect students with real, healthy foods.
  • Today, USDA has awarded over $52 million through Farm to School Grants, funding 719 projects reaching 21 million students in 47,000 schools.

Urban School Food Alliance & National Farm to School Network: We Need to Rebuild Our Food System. Schools Can Lead.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Food politics, Rural community development, Articles, Food and drink, Sustainable food system, Urban agriculture, Localism, Food security, Farm-to-school, Food, Local food

Ensuring every child is fed must be part of our work to rebuild the food system.

Key Points: 
  • Ensuring every child is fed must be part of our work to rebuild the food system.
  • With schools everywhere, focusing on school food supply chains means focusing on food in every community.
  • According to the 2015 USDA Farm to School Census , schools spent nearly $800 million annually on local food purchases, and more than 42 percent of schools report engaging in farm to school opportunities.
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    SOURCE Urban School Food Alliance; National Farm to School Network

Half of Early Care and Education Sites Participating in Farm to Early Care and Education, According to New Survey Data from National Farm to School Network

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Monday, November 19, 2018
Farm to School, Rural community development

This survey has provided the only current national-level data available on farm to ECE participation and trends.

Key Points: 
  • This survey has provided the only current national-level data available on farm to ECE participation and trends.
  • A report with survey analysis, state level survey data, and additional resources highlighting the results, including an infographic and fact sheet, can be downloaded at http://www.farmtoschool.org/ece .
  • The survey found that farm to ECE is reaching far and wide across the country.
  • National Farm to School Network works at the local, state and national levels to expand and sustain the number, quality and impact of farm to school and farm to early care and education initiatives across the country.