Five Ways to Celebrate Farm to CACFP Week
September 4, 2025
This October marks the inaugural Farm to CACFP Week, hosted by the National CACFP Association to celebrate the benefits of connecting child and adult care programs with local foods. Through gardening, agriculture education and local food procurement, Farm to CACFP helps bring the farm to your table while supporting healthier meals, stronger community food systems and positive outcomes for kids and adults in care.
Looking for ways to join in? Here are five ways to celebrate Farm to CACFP Week and bring local food to life in your program.
1. Register for Farm to CACFP Week
Let us know that you will be participating in Farm to CACFP Week and we will send you our sample menu featuring foods you can find at local farmers markets and farm stands. Use it as inspiration to serve meals that celebrate seasonal and regional foods.
2. Get Ready with Farm to CACFP Boot Camp
On September 24, 2025, join us for a full-day Farm to CACFP Boot Camp. You will get equipped with tools, strategies and real stories to inspire your program. From navigating procurement to sparking curiosity through agricultural education, this event will give you the confidence to grow your Farm to CACFP initiatives.
3. Download Materials in Advance
Bring Farm to CACFP to life with fun hands-on activities. Download and print our free activity pages to spark curiosity and learning in your care setting.
4. Let’s Celebrate
On October 15, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm Eastern, join us for Sprouting Success: Celebrate Farm to CACFP Week. This short webinar will share resources and simple ideas to help you participate. You can start with easy steps like sharing a newsletter with parents, planning an educational activity with kids or creating a small garden. Chances are, you are already doing something that connects to Farm to CACFP.
5. Be Active on Social Media
Show off your creativity by posting a photo of a #CACFPCreditable meal that includes a locally sourced ingredient. Tag us and use #FarmtoCACFPWeek to enter. You could win a mini indoor herb garden or a vegetable starter kit. A winner will be chosen on October 17.
Ready to Join the Celebration?
Farm to CACFP Week is all about planting seeds of knowledge, connection and healthy habits. Whether you are serving local foods, gardening or teaching kids about farms, every effort makes a difference.
Register today to access our sample menus, resources and activities and let us know how you will be celebrating Farm to CACFP Week.