A new Farm to School program aims to improve access to fresh, nutritious food for Milwaukee students by bringing locally grown produce into school cafeterias.
With one in four Milwaukee children experiencing food insecurity, organizers say school meals provide an important opportunity to introduce healthier food options. Students will also learn how to plant and harvest their own food.
The initiative connects Milwaukee Public Schools with local farmers through the Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative and the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute.
Supported by a $440,000 USDA grant, the program aims to build a sustainable local food supply chain that benefits both students and farmers. Organizers hope to serve as many as 40 schools by 2027.
The goal is not only to improve student nutrition, but also to strengthen local agriculture and build healthier communities.
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