Cuts that Bite: Recent Impacts to Federal Farm to School Programs

National Farm to School Network
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June 24, 2025

In March 2025, USDA announced two alarming cuts that mark a significant step backward for farm to school: the Local Food for Schools and Child Care Program (LFSCC) and the 2025 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program Awards. This 2-page resource outlines the history and impact of USDA’s Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant and the Local Food for Schools and Child Care programs, details the consequences of the cuts, and shares NFSN’s recommendations for action.

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