• GRANTS

    Now Open: VAAFM Farm to School & Early Childhood Vision Grant

    Designed to support innovative projects that engage youth in addressing contemporary problems such as climate change, food insecurity, food sovereignty, health disparities, and racial injustice through farm to school and early childhood activities.

    Apply by April 10

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    POLICY + ADVOCACY

    📢 Farm Fresh School Meals for All

    Thanks to the work of hundreds of people around the state, we met our recent policy goals to fully fund the Farm to School & Early Childhood Grants and Local Foods Incentive Programs. But there is more work to be done!

    Get involved 

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  • Take Action: Local Food for Schools & Child Care Cuts

    We're devastated to learn that the federal government has canceled the Local Food for Schools and Child Care program, which was intended to provide $660 million in funding nationwide. We must make our voices heard at the Federal level to push back against this decision

    Learn more & get involved

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  • NEW RESOURCE

    Tips for Buying & Serving Local Beef in Vermont Schools

    Local beef is available throughout the entire school year and a meaningful ingredient for reaching a Vermont Local Foods Incentive tier. Find tips for buying, using, and menu planning.

    Get the resource

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    CALENDAR

    Monthly Farm to School Coordinator Calls

    An informal call to make connections, troubleshoot, share resources, and celebrate  connecting kids to where their food comes from.

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  • Keep in Touch!

    Sign up to hear about advocacy opportunities, upcoming programs, new resources, and engage with a network of farm to school champions.

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