National Farm to School Month was designated by Congress in 2010 to demonstrate the growing importance of farm to school programs as a means to improve child nutrition, support local economies and educate children about the origins of food. It’s a great time to help raise awareness about how farm to school benefits kids, communities, and farmers! Farm to school activities provide a variety of benefits to students, parents, schools, communities, and food producers, including:

• Strengthens knowledge and attitudes toward agriculture, food, nutrition, and the environment
• Increases childrens consumption of fruits and vegetables
• Increases market opportunities for farmers, fishers, ranchers, and local food system entrepreneurs
• Supports community and economic development

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