USDA has announced nearly $20 million in Patrick Leahy (LAY-hee) Farm to School Grants, marking the largest single-year investment in the program's history. The funding will support 68 projects designed to connect schools with local farmers, ranchers, producers, and fishers, helping serve more locally-grown foods in school meals, summer feeding programs, and childcare settings. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the investment benefits both students and producers by expanding markets for American agriculture while giving children greater access to fresh, nutritious foods. Beyond purchasing local products, the grants also support hands-on learning opportunities, including school gardens, farm field trips, taste tests, and nutrition education that help students better understand where their food comes from. The agency said the program strengthens local food systems, creates new marketing opportunities for producers, and helps build healthier communities by bringing more locally-grown foods into child nutrition programs.
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