Farm to school is about more than what’s on the tray—it’s about building healthier communities, stronger local economies, and deeper connections between people, food, and place. Across Washington, farmers, educators, child nutrition leaders, Tribal communities, nonprofits, agencies, and advocates are working together to expand local purchasing, food education, youth engagement, and equitable access to fresh, culturally relevant foods.
The Washington Farm to School Network helps amplify this impact by connecting people around a shared purpose and supporting collaboration, storytelling, advocacy, and collective action that advances long-term systems change.
Impact on the Network’s 4 Focus Areas
Rooted in Learning
Goal: Ensure every student has meaningful, hands-on food systems learning
- 2023 USDA Farm to School Census.
Harvesting Connections
Goal: Strengthen a coordinated network increasing access to local food
- 2022-23 WSDA Purchasing Grants
Sowing Seeds of Change
Goal: Advance equitable policy and sustained funding
Sharing Stories
Goal: Put member voices and impact front and center to drive advocacy and build lasting support for farm-to-school.