National Farm to School Month 2024 has come to a close and we are so grateful for your participation this month and throughout the year to make Pennsylvania farm to school what it is. 81% of School Food Authorities (SFAs) across PA are participating in farm to school, 71% of those are serving local food, 53% are providing food, nutrition or agriculture education, and 14% have edible gardens! (USDA Farm to School Census). These are some incredible numbers that are worth celebrating not just during October, but all year long!

National Farm to School Month Storytelling Contest 

Thank you to all who participated in the 2024 National Farm to School Month Storytelling Contest! It was amazing to see Pennsylvania’s farm to school representation in so many creative ways. You can find all the stories on our website. Here are just a few examples. 

Erie’s Public Schools – Pfeiffer-Burleigh Elementary School

Adagio Health

Thank you to our sponsors who provided prizes for the contest! 

SNAPA Farm to School Tray of the Month

The School Nutrition Association of Pennsylvania (SNAPA) hosted a Farm to School Tray of the Month contest, where schools shared photos of meal trays using local foods! Find more delicious trays on the SNAPA Instagram page: @snaofpa

Program Celebrations 

Programs celebrated farm to school in so many ways! Check out what was shared on social media using #pafarmtoschool. 

Thank you again to all who participated, shared and connected this past October. 

In case you missed the promotional video, check it out to learn why National Farm to School Month is so important!