Farm to School

Farm to School in Minnesota: 2023 Survey of MDA Farm to School Grantees

Farm to School initiatives connect students with fresh, locally grown foods and support farmers in their communities.

Farm to School Spotlight: Fond du Lac Ojibwe School

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Farm to School Spotlight: Foley Public School District

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Farm to School Spotlight: Hutchinson, Litchfield and Dassel-Cokato Public School Districts

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2023 Farm to School and Early Care Bill Continues Positive Momentum in Minnesota

St. Paul, Minnesota—The Minnesota House Agriculture Committee will have a hearing today for Representative Kristi Pursell’s Farm to School and Early Care bill (H.F. 2043), with bipartisan support representing a step forward in supporting local food, schools and economies throughout Minnesota.

Minnesota Department of Agriculture Farm to School Grant Evaluation

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Farm to School Grants allocated nearly $300,000 to Minnesota schools for local food purchases in 2021-22, awarding 27 total Farm to School grants. This evaluation report covers economic impact, grant administration, grantee successes and challenges.