This FAQ addresses common questions from Farm to School Grantees regarding the Farm to School Semi-Annual Progress Report.
These documents are samples of action plans submitted by prior grantees.
The 2020 Farm to School grant awardees report is a detailed summary of the projects receiving Farm to School grants for the upcoming grant cycle.
Each year, a growing number of schools are sourcing and serving safe, locally grown foods from nearby farmers or school gardens. Misconceptions about food safety should not keep schools from enjoying these nutritious and fresh food options. Get the facts with this quick reference sheet.
This document addresses common questions regarding the impact of the Act on school gardens and other similar small producers commonly used as sources for local food.
The USDA Grants and Loans that Support Farm to School Activities factsheet provides an overview of funding opportunities available to assist farms, schools, and every link in between in feeding kids healthy local meals; teaching them about food, farming and nutrition; and supporting local agricultural economies.
This factsheet highlights why summer meals are ripe for local foods and agriculture-based activities.
This fact sheet discusses how farm to school isn’t just for K-12 institutions; an increasing number of early child care and education providers are engaging in farm to preschool activities.
Tribal communities are growing gardens of all forms from medicinal gardens and small community gardens to larger food production gardens to school gardens. This fact sheet primarily focuses on tribal school gardens.