Excerpt: Throughout the United States, farm to school initiatives are taking root and thriving at local, regional, and statewide levels. Many State agencies are at the forefront of this work, leading their State’s farm to school planning and goal setting. Indeed, State agencies such as Departments of Education, Departments of Agriculture, and Departments of Health can play unique roles in establishing and supporting these community food system efforts. Below are a few effective strategies USDA recommends State agencies implement to support farm to school initiatives.