Coming Up! Farm to CACFP Events
July 8, 2025
Farm to CACFP works to connect CACFP settings to local food producers with the objectives of serving locally-grown, healthy foods to children and adults, providing related nutrition education, and improving child nutrition.
Farm to CACFP activities can increase children’s willingness to try new foods and help them become familiar with local foods they will see in school. Farm to CACFP can increase connectedness and support a sense of purpose and activity in adults. Farm to CACFP creates a reliable outlet for producers and the smaller purchasing volumes for child and adult care settings are a good fit for local farmers.
NCA is excited to offer these fun new CACFP Events!
Farm to CACFPÂ Boot Camp
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 11:00 am - 5:15 pm Eastern
Get ready to grow your program from the ground up! Get equipped with the tools you need to successfully implement and grow Farm to CACFP initiatives. We’ll dive into the heart of Farm to CACFP with real stories, hands-on strategies and creative ideas to bring local food and learning into your care setting. From navigating procurement to sparking curiosity through agricultural education, you’ll gain the tools and inspiration to make a lasting impact in your community.Â
National Farm to CACFP Week is October 12-18, 2025
Farm to CACFP Week is a national education campaign hosted annually during the third week of October by the National CACFP Association. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the benefits of connecting child and adult care sponsors and operators with local foods. Through local food procurement, gardening activities and food-based education, Farm to CACFP leverages CACFP funding to help incorporate local foods into the nutritious CACFP meal pattern thus strengthening community food systems and supporting positive health outcomes for those in care.
When you register, you’ll:
- Be added to our email list so you don’t miss any events or materials
- Get a FREE Farm to CACFP Sample Menu
- Receive access to flyers, activity sheets, nutrition education tools, and more!
Visit cacfp.org/farmtocacfpweek for everything you need to celebrate.
Sprouting Success: Celebrate Farm to CACFP Week
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET
NCA is excited to help you celebrate with resources to get you started. Wondering how to participate? It can be as simple as sharing a newsletter with parents, planning an educational activity with your kids, or creating an interactive experience like starting a garden. Chances are, you’re already doing something that ties into Farm to CACFP!
Farm to CACFP Week Social Media Giveaway!
We're rooting for local foods all week long, and now it's your turn to show off how you bring the farm to your table!
During Farm to CACFP Week share a photo of a #CACFPCreditable meal you’ve served that includes a locally sourced ingredient and you could win a mini-indoor herb garden or vegetable starter kit!
Post your photo, tag us, and use #FarmtoCACFPWeek to enter.
Winner will be announced October 17.