We plays a vital role in providing supplemental nutrition assistance when disasters occur by coordinating with states, territories, Tribes, and local voluntary organizations.
Through an examination of 5 disasters in 4 states, this study develops recommendations for best practices in planning for, implementing, and operating D-SNAP.
This webinar provides guidance to current Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant applicants on creating successful assessment plans for grant proposals and projects.
USDA has released the findings of the 2023 Farm to School Census! The Census findings show that farm to school is going strong. In school year 2022-23, 74% of school food authorities reported engaging in farm to school activities. Explore the findings and report and learn how to discuss the results in your community with our partner resources.
USDA awards the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants that support planning, developing, and implementing farm to school programs. The grants are an important way to help state, regional, and local organizations as they initiate, expand, and institutionalize farm to school efforts.
Resources to assist grantees with getting started after receiving their award, accessing contact information, and successfully completing reports, evaluations, and financial documentation.
The resources on this page will help ensure child nutrition program operators have the resources and knowledge necessary to incorporate local foods into their day-to-day operations.
Find resources to implement, sustain and maintain your farm to school program.
The Dirt is the monthly e-newsletter of the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program. Stay up to date with the latest information on webinars, program related news, grant funding announcements, and farm to school activity going on near you.
The 2023 Farm to School Census FAQ addresses common issues for school food authorities responding to the Farm to School Census.