Farm-to -School is a growing national effort to connect school lunch programs directly to local farmers. According to the National Farm to School Program, there are almost 9,000 schools across the country making this vital connection. You can start down this exiting path by visiting the National Farm to School Program website (www.farmtoschool.org), where you’ll find information about the program and its importance, success stories, how to connect with resources in your state, step-by-step guides for implementing a program, curricular resources, funding opportunities, and much more. Whether it’s a simple salad bar or a seasonal supply of apples, little efforts go a long way to teach kids and adults alike about the vital connection between healthy farms, healthy communities, and healthy bodies.