USDA Helps Schools Connect with Local Farmers and Ranchers (USDA - United States Department of ...

(Source: USDA - United States Department of Agriculture) Release No. 0315.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Printable version Email this page USDA Helps Schools Connect with Local Farmers and Ranchers Nearly $5 Million in Grants Will Create Healthier School Meals and Support Local Farmers in 39 States This School Year WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2015 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $4.8 million in grants for 74 projects spanning 39 states that support the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) efforts to connect child nutrition programs with local farmers and ranchers through its Farm to School Program. 'Farm to school programs work-for schools, for producers,...