Happy World Environment Day: A Deep Dive into School Food Forests
Jun 2024
As we celebrate World Environment Day, it's important to reflect on sustainable practices that not only nourish our bodies but also nurture the planet. In a world where taking care of our environment is more important than ever, NFSN is excited to share a little bit about one of our developing projects at the intersection of school-based agriculture and agroforestry: school food forests.
Local Food Purchasing Incentives: State Program Flash Talks
Aug 2023
Join NFSN for a two-part webinar series that explores ten different local food purchasing incentives across the nation! Registration details included.
Applications Now Open for Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program
Apr 2022
On March 17, USDA opened applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS). The program will make $200 million available to state governments to purchase local food for school meal programs.