October: National Farm to School Month

The National Farm to School Network advocated for the creation of National Farm to School Month, and now organizes the annual celebration in partnership with dozens of partner organizations. 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. National Farm to School Month aims to encourage and direct farm-to-school programs, which should, in turn, bolster local agricultural economies and improve school nutrition.

Farm-to-school programs help fight childhood obesity while supporting local farmers.

For more information, including resources and a chance to win $1,000 for a local farm-to-school project, visit EEInSC.org.