Farm to School is a key element of Sustainable Food Center's Sprouting Healthy Kids project, which also includes in-class and after school food and nutrition education for students at partner schools.

SFC works through our network of local farmers and with school food service staff to increase access to locally grown foods in school cafeterias. This effort improves the sustainability of local farms by providing an additional sales outlet and encourages consumption of fresh and nutritious foods among students. Farmers also assist in the educational aspects of the project by sharing their farm stories in classrooms and club activities, and by hosting tours for young people on their farms. This component of Sprouting Healthy Kids has benefited greatly from input and support from Austin Independent School District Food Services staff.