Farmtoschool
Farm to School is a movement and set of programs that connect schools with local farms to provide fresh, locally grown food for school meals and to integrate food system education into classrooms. Programs typically involve procurement of seasonal produce from nearby farms for school cafeterias, school or community gardens that produce food used in cafeterias and classrooms, and nutrition or agriculture education that teaches students about where food comes from, cooking skills, and healthy eating.
Participation aims to improve child nutrition and food literacy while supporting local agriculture and regional economies.
Implementation challenges include coordinating procurement logistics, ensuring consistent supply, meeting food safety standards, securing ongoing funding,
Global reach: Farm to School initiatives exist in many countries and may be administered by government agencies,