Sep 11, 2025

Participate in Farm to School Month

October is Farm to School Month -- a chance for sponsors to showcase Colorado-grown products and teach students about the importance of healthy eating. In partnership with the Colorado Department of Agriculture, CDE is providing tools, resources and opportunities to highlight and enjoy locally sourced foods.

Schools can get involved by hosting educational activities in school gardens, organizing taste tests or inviting local farmers and ranchers to share their stories.

October also brings back the Mountain Plains Crunch Off, a fun competition among Colorado and neighboring states to see who can log the most “crunches” into fresh, local produce.

To get involved, visit CDA’s Farm to School Month webpage and register. Sponsors can also explore CDE’s Local Producer Directory on the sourcing local foods webpage to connect with Colorado growers.

For questions or more information, contact Justin Carter at [email protected] or 720-708-7626.