National Farm to School Month

"From Soil to Sea: Nourishing People and Planet"

October is National Farm to School Month! Join us and thousands of schools, early care and education sites, farms, communities and organizations across the country as we celebrate food education, school gardens and lunch trays filled with healthy, local ingredients. Here are several easy ways to get involved:

  • Be Inspired: Follow the National Farm to School Network on our blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to see inspiring examples of farm to school success and innovation.
  • Get Involved: Explore our national calendar of Farm to School Month events to see how you can celebrate in your state. If you are hosting events for Farm to School Month, we encourage you to submit them to the calendar! 
  • View Official Merch: Visit our National Farm to School Month storefront for exclusive apparel, stationary, and more, specially designed to help you celebrate! 
  • Spread the Word: Shout out about farm to school and share what you’re doing for National Farm to School Month with the hashtags #F2SMonth and #farmtoschool on social media.
  • Explore Resources: Check out our free resources for planning and promoting celebrations in your community, including our Farm to School Month Celebration Toolkit, customizable posters and bookmarks, stickers and more. This year, all of the Farm to School Month artwork on our posters, stickers, and bookmarks has been beautifully redesigned by artist Rachel Yumi Chung.

Happy National Farm to School Month!

From Soil to Sea: Nourishing People and Planet

This year’s National Farm to School Month theme, From Soil to Sea: Nourishing People and Planet, embodies our commitment to honoring the vital role of producers in our food system. From dedicated farmers and ranchers to fishers, their work and expertise lay the foundation for a thriving farm to school movement. We also celebrate the invaluable traditional knowledge of Indigenous and BIPOC communities in stewarding the land and seas—honed over generations, their wisdom is crucial to building a resilient, equitable, and sustainable food system that will continue to nourish both people and planet. 

Access the updated 2024 Farm to School Month toolkit below!

Farm to School month toolkit

Farm to School Month Resources

Everyone can celebrate National Farm to School Month! National Farm to School Network has developed resources and activities to promote Farm to School Month in schools, early care and education settings, communities and media outlets.

Throughout October, we share stories and information on our blog about how farm to school is empowering children and their families to make informed food choices and contributing to vibrant communities. Our resource database is home to even more information and includes searchable tags for Farm to School Month as well as topics like farm to early care and education, school gardens and procurement.

Here are a few key resources to help you celebrate:

Download our beautiful artist-designed Farm to School Month poster, bookmark, and stickers!
By Rachel Yumi Chung.

New in 2024: "I Ate Local Fish Today" sticker design!

Calendar of Events

Farm to School Month is celebrated in communities across the country! Explore the calendar below to learn what's happening in your community. Additional events will be added throughout October—submit your own events using the button below! Don't see anything for your state? Click here to connect with your State Partners to learn about opportunities in your area to get involved.

2024 National Farm to School Month Sponsors

Thank you to our 2024 National Farm to School Month sponsors! 
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us at info@farmtoschool.org.

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