LA Farm to School Network
About LA Farm to School Network
LA Farm to School Network works to connect LA schools with local farms, bringing fresh California produce to students while supporting the regional agricultural economy.
"To create healthy school environments by connecting local farms with Los Angeles schools."
Why They Were Selected
Serves fresh local produce to 600,000+ LAUSD students
Salad bar program in 500+ schools
Garden education reaches 100,000+ students annually
Procurement program supports 50+ local farms
How They Align with One Health
Human Health
By dramatically increasing fresh produce consumption among LA students, the network is addressing childhood obesity and establishing lifelong healthy eating habits.
Environmental Health
Local procurement reduces food miles while supporting California farms in sustainable practices that protect the state's agricultural lands.
Food Systems
LA Farm to School demonstrates how institutional procurement can scale local food access while remaining economically viable for the nation's second-largest school district.
Their Impact
Get Involved
Inspired by LA Farm to School Network's work? Here's how you can support local food systems in your community.