What is Farm To School?
Farm to school enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early care and education sites. Students gain access to healthy, local foods as well as education opportunities such as school gardens, cooking lessons and farm field trips. Farm to school empowers children and their families to make informed food choices while strengthening the local economy and contributing to vibrant communities.
Farm to school implementation differs by location but always includes one or more of the following:
Procurement: Local foods are purchased, promoted and served in the cafeteria or as a snack or taste-test;
School gardens: Students engage in hands-on learning through gardening; and
Education: Students participate in education activities related to agriculture, food, health or nutrition.
(Source: National Farm To School Network: https://www.farmtoschool.org/about/what-is-farm-to-school)
Where can I view daily breakfast and lunch menus?
There are many easy and convenient ways to view your student’s breakfast and lunch menus!
View the Monthly Menus on Hamilton School District #3 website.
Download the HSD#3 App on Android or iPhone and navigate to the Dining Page at each school.
Follow @HamiltonFarmToSchool on Instagram or navigate to the Menus Page on the Montana Food For Montana Kids website.
What is the cost of breakfast and lunch at school?
View the Food Service Lunch Prices for the current school year on the Hamilton School District #3 website.
Will my kids’ lunch cost more because of this program?
The short answer is no, as we are grant funded and volunteer based. More Coming Soon!
How do you define local food?
Coming Soon!
How is this program funded?
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I am a farmer. How can I sell my produce to the school?
Coming Soon!
What are the eligibility standards for free and reduced price meals?
Coming Soon!
What items must be part of a school lunch or breakfast?
Coming Soon!