October is National Farm to School Month
Small fingers planting turnip seeds during science class. Locally grown greens, tomatoes and snap peas on the cafeteria salad bar. A classroom visit from everyone’s favorite strawberry farmer to celebrate the spring harvest and sample sweet, red fruit. October is National Farm to School Month, a time to celebrate the connections that are happening all over the country between schools and local food!

What is Farm to School Month?
In November 2010, Congress approved a resolution introduced by Representative Rush Holt (NJ) to officially designate October as National Farm to School Month. The passage of House Resolution 1655 demonstrates the growing importance and role of Farm to School programs as a means to improve child nutrition, support local economies and educate children about the origins of food. Learn more about Farm to School here.

Planning is underway for Farm to School Month 2012!
The National Farm to School Network (NFSN) is developing education tools, promotional items and communication materials for use by communities across the country. Our 2011 campaign was a great success, generating over 100 media stories and inspiring events in nearly every state, but we didn’t do it alone! If you would like to be one of our 2012 Farm to School Month partners, send us an email. If you would like to receive updates from NFSN about Farm to School and Farm to School Month, join our network or follow us on Facebook.