U A United States Department of Agriculture initiative to iniincrease fresh fruit and vegetable consumption in ssschools. The program provides free fresh and dried fruits a and vegetables to students in the twenty-five participating
   schools.
   
   Click here for a list of participating schools

   Farm to School Program
 
   This program is an opportunity to bring locally grown       f   foods into schools. As a result, the health of  CConnecticut's children is improved and farmers' mmarketing opportunitites and income is increased. InIncreasing access and familiarity with nutritious foods inincreases consumption, thereby improving food choices  a and habits outside both inside and outside of school.