Throughout October, school districts, early care and education sites, farmers and organizations across the state participated in National Farm to School Month by celebrating PA Preferred Days, serving local food for school meals, visiting local farms and so much more! Here are some highlights from celebrations across the state: Allegheny Valley School District teacher McCall…Read More >>

In celebration of National Farm to School Month this October, federal lawmakers introduced a bill to expand the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program. Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D- U.S. Virgin Islands) and Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-NY) introduced the Farm to School Act to increase funding for the farm to…Read More >>

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced PA Farm Bill Farm-to-School Grants of $605,398 to 56 schools, school districts, and childhood education centers in 28 counties. Grants of up to $15,000 will support projects aimed at improving access to healthy, local food and increasing hands-on learning for children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. “Farm-to-School grants are…Read More >>