The Farm to School Act of 2025 expands and reauthorizes the federal farm-to-school program, which connects schools and other institutions with local farmers to provide fresher, locally grown food to students. The bill broadens who can participate beyond just K-12 schools to include colleges, universities, and early childhood programs, and expands eligible activities to include farm and garden maintenance, local food procurement, and agricultural education. The legislation increases annual federal funding from $5 million to $10 million through 2030, with individual grants capped at $500,000 over a three-year period. The bill specifically prioritizes projects serving low-income students, Tribal communities and agricultural producers, and those addressing diet-related health issues, while requiring the Department of Agriculture to report annually on regulatory barriers that prevent local farmers from selling to schools and recommend solutions. Overall, the law aims to make it easier for schools to buy from local farmers while supporting small-scale agricultural producers and improving nutrition education for students.
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