Excerpt: Across the country, an increasing number of schools are sourcing locally grown foods for their school meals and snacks and providing complementary educational activities that emphasize food, farming, and nutrition. As a farmer, rancher, fisherman, or other food producer, large or small, this means that there are market opportunities in your own backyard and a chance for your farm’s bounty to nourish children in your community. You can play a role in supplying local products to schools to serve during breakfast, lunch, snack times, and supper, as well as educating students about food and agriculture.