Farm to School initiatives offer valuable opportunities to boost the nutritional quality of school meals while supporting local agriculture and promoting sustainability. This webinar will cover effective tips for sourcing and integrating more locally grown or raised foods into your school menus. Participants will hear real-world insights on successfully implemented Farm to School initiatives, including tips on what can be purchased locally, procurement strategies, communicating with farmers or vendors, and increasing student appeal. Whether you’re just starting or looking to expand your current Farm to School efforts, join this session to hear how you can enhance the nutritional quality and sustainability of your school menus.

SNA Key Area(s): 1 – Nutrition, 2 – Operations

USDA Professional Standards Code(s): 1100 – Menu Planning, 2400 – Purchasing

Learning Objective(s):

By the end of this webinar, attendees will:

Identify effective tips and strategies to enhance the nutritional quality and sustainability of school menus through Farm to School initiatives.

Thursday, September 25, 2025: 3:00–4:00 PM ET (2:00–3:00 PM CT, 1:00–2:00 PM MT,

12:00–1:00 PM PT)

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