CN farm to school grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $498,997 Farm to School Grant to Shelburne Farms, a nonprofit organization in Shelburne, Vermont. The funding, awarded on December 1, 2023, will support a 3-year project to improve access to local foods in USDA child nutrition programs. Key activities include implementing farm to school programs, procuring local foods for school meals, developing school gardens, providing agricultural education, and enhancing supply chains between local producers and schools. Shelburne Farms has also secured sub-awards through this grant to partner with entities like the University of Vermont on initiatives related to indigenous education and climate change curriculum. This award aligns with the objectives of the Farm to School Grant Program (CFDA 10.575) to increase the availability and consumption of local foods in schools across the United States.