Farm to School

The Amherst Regional Public School District’s Farm to School program aims to provide children access to healthy, local foods and opportunities to develop lifelong habits that support healthy bodies, communities, and ecosystems through educational experiences in our cafeterias, classrooms, and school gardens.

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Classroom

Students learn about plants, gardening, ecosystems, food, nutrition, and more in lessons we lead in our school gardens and classrooms.

Cafeteria

Food grown in school gardens is incorporated into special meals and other dishes that are served in the cafeterias each year. The ARPS School Nutrition Department prioritizes purchasing local food, and students learn about the farmers from whom ingredients are sourced.

Community

Community connections strengthen our Farm to School program by connecting students with local farms, building partnerships with local colleges and universities, and helping families access and enjoy healthy, local food.