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.

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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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