Farm-to-school programs bring fresh food to cafeterias
Oct. 26, 2023
A growing number of communities are participating in the farm-to-school movement that connects local farms with school cafeterias, providing fresh food for students and economic support for regional agriculture. While federal funding of these programs from the USDA has increased in the past year, there is a significant need for more culinary training and cafeteria staff with the skills to prepare unprocessed food.