Farm to School Benefits Kids, Community

The National Farm to School Network has released their annual look at the benefits of farm to school programs citing researchers, surveys, data-driven analysis and much more.

The benefits include increased economic activity, for every dollar invested in farm to school $2.16 is returned. It also offers enhanced academic achievement with improved grades, test scores and activity. The study also showed improved nutrition habits and reduce food waste.

Read the full report on the National Farm to School Network website.

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