USDA Launches 'Harvest to Hallways' Program, Pledges $25 Million for Farm to School Grants to Boost Local Food in Schools

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced the 'Harvest to Hallways' initiative to enhance the nutritional value of school lunches by increasing locally grown foods, committing an additional $25 million for Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants for fiscal year 2026.