Growing Connections Between Farms and Schools

Farm to school brings together farmers, schools, educators, and families to build a food system where kids know where their food comes from, and local farms have a place in the school day.

The Monadnock Farm to School Network

The Monadnock Farm to School Network is the regional branch of the New Hampshire Farm to School Network, a statewide network made up of educators, food service professionals, and procurement specialists working across all regions of the state.

Together, the network strengthens farm-to-school programs’ ability to collaborate on funding, share tools and contacts, and build the local food supply into something schools can actually rely on.

Tools and Resources

For Educators

Curriculum, lesson plans, and professional development tools for bringing local food and agriculture into the classroom.

NH Harvest of the Month: lesson plans, monthly posters, and classroom guides

Farm to School Toolkit (NH Farm to School)

Farm to School Toolkit: Feeding the Next Generation

Cornucopia Project

Food Connects

Stonewall Farm

Village Roots Permaculture

Vermont FEED

NE Vermont Farm to School Institute

Tools for Building Action Plans + a Farm to School Team

For Families

Ways to bring farm-to-school home and stay connected to what kids are learning.

NH Harvest of the Month: recipes and home guides

NH Harvest of the Month Home Guide

Stay in the Loop

Sign up for updates on Farm to School grants, workshops, and resources happening across our region.

 Farm to School Policy in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has made real progress on farm-to-school policy in recent years. Here is where things stand.

NH Farm to School Local Food Incentive Pilot Program (HB 1678)


Signed into law by Governor Sununu in July 2024, HB 1678 established a two-year pilot program providing $190,000 in state funding to help eight school districts across New Hampshire purchase food from local farms. The program launched in early 2025 and provides both financial incentives and technical assistance to participating districts.
The program is a meaningful step forward, and its success will shape whether the legislature invests further in farm-to-school funding in future sessions.

Farm to School Act of 2025 (Federal)


At the federal level, the Farm to School Act of 2025 would increase mandatory USDA Farm to School Program funding from $5 million to $15 million per year and raise the maximum grant award to $500,000. The bill would also reduce barriers for schools applying for grants and expand eligibility to include preschools, summer food programs, and after-school programs.

Support Farm to School in New Hampshire

Policy shapes how much local food schools can afford to buy, and advocates make a difference. Here is how to get involved.

Contact your state legislators

Let your state representatives and senators know you support continued funding for farm-to-school programs in New Hampshire.

Support the Farm to School Act of 2025

The federal Farm to School Act of 2025 would triple funding for farm-to-school grants nationwide. Contact your federal representatives to let them know you support it.

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