Project Title
Strengthening and Unifying Farm-to-School Policy in New York State
Grant Amount
$65,000
Priority Area
Healthy Food, Healthy Lives
Date Awarded
April 9, 2024
Region
Capital Region
Statewide
Status
Closed
Website
Farm-to-school programs bring locally grown, fresh, healthy food into cafeterias, benefiting children, farmers, educators, and health care providers. Starting in 2018, NYHealth has partnered with American Farmland Trust (AFT) to advance the farm-to-school movement in New York State. In 2024, NYHealth awarded American Farmland Trust a grant to strengthen and unify the farm-to-school movement in New York State through improved policy coordination and the provision of expert guidance on policy analysis.
Under this grant, AFT offered expertise to policymakers, school districts, farmers, and other coalition members about the changes needed to address potential conflicts in existing and new policies. AFT conducted policy research and analysis; coordinated diverse stakeholders; and advocated for policy changes and modifications.