Farm to School Month resolutions and proclamations are powerful tools in any advocate's playbook. They signal official government recognition of our movement, elevate public awareness, and can open doors to deeper policy conversations and partnerships. They are particularly in areas where passing more comprehensive financial support for farm to school/ECE programs is challenging.

In addition to the national declaration that was passed in 2010, many states have passed resolutions declaring October as Farm to School Month. Similar language can usually be used in the House, Senate or for a proclamation by the governor. Your local government and school board can also formally recognize October as Farm to School Month to formally show their support for broader state policies on farm to school/ECE issues.

Below are some steps and examples to help you get started:

‍Proclamations:
Ask your governor to issue a proclamation recognizing October as Farm to School Month.

• Alabama: 2025, 2023, 2021
• Idaho: 2025
• Maine: 2025
• Michigan: 2021
• Missouri: 2023
• Nebraska: 2025
• North Carolina: 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021
• Rhode Island: 2024
• South Dakota: 2025
• Vermont: 2017

Legislation:
If you have a relationship with a state legislator, ask them to offer a resolution in support of October as Farm to School month.

• Guam: C.O.R 217-35 (2019)
• Hawaiʻi: 
  
  • S.B. 882 / H.B. 1016 / H.B. 1341 (2017)
  • S.C.R. 131 & S.R. 96 (2016)
  • H.C.R. 95 / S.C.R. 109 (2015)
  • H.C.R. 229 / H.R. 184 (2013)
• Massachusetts: H. 2782 (2015)
• Wisconsin: 
  
  • A.J.R. 86 (2023) - Did Not Pass
  • A.J.R. 96 (2021) - Did Not Pass

Check out NFSN’s State Policy Database for more policies.

For support implementing any of these options, please reach out to our NFSN policy staff.