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.

Describe the involvement of students in the Farm to School initiative.

What impact does the Farm to School Program have on school meals?