Getting More Food From Local Farms To Schools

The USDA's Farm to School Program connects schools with local farms, providing healthy food to students while supporting local economies. Over 38,000 schools serve $350 million in local food, benefiting farmers and communities. The program also fosters educational opportunities through student gardens. Northern New Mexico farmer Don Bustos exemplifies the program's success by supplying produce to Santa Fe schools. The initiative is part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, aiming to improve school meals.

What is one of the main benefits of the USDA's Farm to School Program?

• It reduces the cost of school meals.

• It provides free meals to all students.

• It helps local farmers and communities economically.

• It increases the number of school days.

What is a key feature of the USDA's Farm to School Program?

• It focuses on importing food from other countries.

• It reduces the number of school cafeterias.

• It provides scholarships for students.

• It aims to connect schools with local food sources.

How does the Farm to School Program benefit local farmers like Don Bustos?

• By reducing their taxes.

• By providing them with free seeds.

• By allowing them to sell produce to local schools.

• By offering them free farming equipment.

What is one of the goals of student gardening activities in schools?

• To provide free snacks to students.

• To reduce the number of school hours.

• To increase awareness and education about food production.

• To replace traditional classroom learning.

What is the broader aim of the USDA's Farm to School Program as part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act?

• To increase the number of school sports programs.

• To reduce the number of school buses.

• To provide healthier food in school meals.

• To build more school buildings.