National School Lunch Program
The National School Lunch Program provides students with nutritionally balanced school meals, giving them the energy and focus they need to succeed in the classroom – and beyond.
What is Farm to School?
Harvest of the Month
Explore classroom resources for encouraging kids to eat fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables all year long.
School Garden Resources
Are you looking to start a school garden? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned pro, explore our advice and resources.
Food Recovery
Explore resources to help you reduce student food waste, save money and protect our environment.
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Florida middle and high school students can enter through November 16 for a chance to earn college funds, prizes, and statewide recognition TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In recognition of National Farm to School Month, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson today is inviting Florida students to participate in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer…
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is proud to recognize Ray Cruze, agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Roosevelt Academy in Lake Wales, as this year’s recipient of the Growing the Future Award. For more than three decades, Ray Cruze has exemplified what it means to grow the future through his leadership of…
High school students can enter through November 17 for a chance to win up to $3,000 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is inviting Florida high school students to participate in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Florida Farm to School Essay Contest, now open through November 17, 2025. After…
Other Programs and Initiatives
Summer BreakSpot
Summer BreakSpot provides nutritious meals at no cost to Florida children 18 and under while school is out for the summer.
Florida Future Chef
Florida Future Chef is a statewide competition geared toward young chefs, ages 7 to 13, to showcase their talents using fresh, Florida commodities.
School Lunch Hero
School Nutrition Professionals are the heroes in Florida’s school cafeterias, and School Lunch Hero is an opportunity to showcase the difference they make every school day.