Designates February 12, 2025 as Farm to School and Child Awareness Day at the State House.

The bill designates February 12, 2025 as Farm to School and Child Awareness Day at the State House. It highlights the importance of the Rozo McLaughlin Farm-to-School Program, which helps Vermont schools develop relationships with local farmers and producers. The resolution emphasizes the benefits of farm-to-school initiatives, including exposing students to agriculture careers and promoting healthy eating habits. It also notes that 89 percent of Vermont schools purchase locally produced food, and 56 percent of early childhood programs serve locally produced food at least once a week.

Designates February 12, 2025 as Farm to School and Child Awareness Day at the State House.

The bill designates February 12, 2025 as Farm to School and Child Awareness Day at the State House. It highlights the importance of the Rozo McLaughlin Farm-to-School Program, which helps Vermont schools develop relationships with local farmers and producers. The resolution emphasizes the benefits of farm-to-school initiatives, including exposing students to agriculture careers and promoting healthy eating habits. It also notes that 89 percent of Vermont schools purchase locally produced food, and 56 percent of early childhood programs serve locally produced food at least once a week.