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Tripling Funding for Local Food in Schools and Nutrition Education (2023-2028).

This Act triples the funding for the "Farm to School" program, ensuring children in educational institutions have greater access to fresh, local food and nutrition education. This means more healthy meals for students and increased market opportunities for local farmers, including Tribal producers. The program is reauthorized through 2028.
Key points
Annual program funding increases from $5 million to $15 million, allowing more local food and educational projects to be financed.
Educational institutions (schools, universities) gain easier access to local agricultural products, including traditional and culturally appropriate foods.
New grant priorities focus on nutrition education, addressing diet-related health issues, and supporting institutions serving socially disadvantaged children.
The maximum grant amount increases to $500,000, and the matching fund requirement can be waived for high-priority projects.
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Additional Information
Farm to School Act of 2023
Print number: S 3129
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2023-10-25