We’re proud to be featured by Food First for our work building healthier, more equitable food systems in Mississippi. By connecting schools with local farmers and teaching kids to grow fresh food, we’re fighting food insecurity and empowering youth statewide.

We were excited to be featured on Good Things with Rebecca Turner on SuperTalk Mississippi, sharing how we’re growing school gardens and healthy habits across Mississippi.

In April, twenty powerful food system leaders from across Mississippi, including our own Umi Jenkins and Sydney Turnipseed, wrapped up a five-year fellowship rooted in community, trust, and transformation.

The USDA has eliminated funding for the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program for FY25—a devastating blow to the movement connecting kids with healthy, local food.

Mississippi loses out on $7.4M in local food funding—learn how you can speak up for local food in schools and child care.

The House Ways and Means Committee has proposed changes that would cut $12 billion in funding for school meals and threaten access to federal child nutrition programs.

Something incredible happened this year—the Mississippi Farm to School Network had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Mississippi in Google’s 50 States, 50 Stories campaign, which aired during the Super Bowl!

Farm to School connects farmers, students, and communities, promoting healthier eating and stronger local ties. The 2023 USDA Farm to School Census results highlight Mississippi's ongoing commitment to local sourcing and agricultural education.

As we gear up for the new school year Mississippi Farm to School Network is thrilled to announce the start of our Back to School Garden Supply Drive to support school garden programs across Mississippi!

The Mississippi Farm to School Network is thrilled to announce new office hours dedicated to providing customized technical assistance to empower and support your Farm to School and Farm to ECE initiatives.

This year, Mississippi will offer new summer nutrition options to help our children reach their full potential. Discover SUN Programs: USDA's Summer Nutrition Program for Kids and locate a nearby summer meal site.

Mississippi Farm to School Network participated with Listen4Good, a nationally-recognized and evidence-based capacity building program, to develop our equity-focused feedback system.

MDAC Announces $5.8 Million Available through Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program to Strengthen Local Food Supply Chain

The USDA Farm to School Census officially opened in last month and only occurs every few years. It is essential to gathering detailed and nationally representative information on farm to school activities.

The USDA Farm to School Program has officially released the Request for Applications (RFA) for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program.

The Mississippi Farm to School Network invites K-12 students to participate in the 2023-2024 Mississippi Farm to School Ambassador Program.

The documentary ‘Fertile Ground’ is a city-wide public art project that dives into the issues of racism and income inequality through food in Jackson, Mississippi. To access the documentary click here.

Our Beliefs, Values and Principles to transform Mississippi Food Systems.