#Farm to School

Farm to School Celebrates Legislative Wins

Last Saturday, May 20, the Hawai‘i Farm to School Hui convened a multigenerational group of community leaders, public health workers, educators, youth, and legislators at Hoa ‘Āina O Mākaha to celebrate recent key legislative wins for Hawai‘i’s farm to school movement.

Farm to School Initiative features Fresh, Local Ingredients

Students participate in taste testings to create an experimental school menu that includes more local produce

Farm to School Initiative Seeks Local Information

Information from the agricultural community in Hawai’i is being sought for the Farm to School Initiative.

The Kohala Center Receives Federal Farm to School Grant

The Kohala Center has received a federal Farm to School grant that will help schools connect with local producers and teach children where their food comes from.

Farm-to-School Grants Available

Big Island Schools are encouraged to apply for a federal grant that will increase local foods in schools and provide new economic opportunities for island farmers.