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Get Ready for Farm to CACFP Week

August 6, 2026

Farm to CACFP Week Interior cacfp.org

When children learn where their food comes from, mealtime becomes about more than nutrition. They develop connections to their communities, curiosity about healthy foods and an appreciation for the people who grow them. 

Each year, the National CACFP Association celebrates Farm to CACFP Week, a national campaign that highlights the many ways child and adult care programs can connect local food, gardening, and agriculture education with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Through these efforts, providers can strengthen community food systems while helping participants build lifelong healthy habits.  

There's no better time to get inspired by local food and learning. With Farm to CACFP Week (October 18-24, 2026) just around the corner, we're kicking off the celebration with a free webinar. 

Root for Local Food: Let's Cheer for Farm to CACFP 

Thursday, September 10, 2026
2:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern 

Hosted by the National CACFP Association in partnership with the National Farm to School Network and the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists, this free webinar will provide inspiration, practical ideas and resources to help programs celebrate Farm to CACFP Week.  

Whether you're already sourcing local foods or simply looking for a place to start, you'll discover that Farm to CACFP can be incorporated into your program in simple, meaningful ways.

Supporting Children Through Local Food and Learning 

Farm to CACFP is about much more than what's served on the plate. 

When children participate in gardening activities, learn about agriculture, or taste fruits and vegetables grown in their region, they engage with food in a hands-on way. These experiences can help make healthy eating more exciting while encouraging exploration and learning. 

Even small activities, such as reading books about farming, growing herbs in a classroom garden or introducing a locally-grown fruit at snack time, can create memorable learning opportunities. Farm to CACFP helps connect nutrition education with real-world experiences that children can see, touch and taste. 

Strengthening Local Communities 

Every local food purchase creates a connection between care programs and their surrounding community. 

When providers purchase food from local farmers and producers, they help support local agriculture and keep food dollars circulating within their community. Farm to CACFP creates opportunities for partnerships that help communities thrive.  

These connections also help children understand where their food comes from and appreciate the people who grow and produce it. 

Join Us and Get Inspired 

If you're looking for practical ideas to support healthy eating, strengthen community connections and celebrate local food, this webinar is the perfect place to start! 

Join us for Root for Local Food: Let's Cheer for Farm to CACFP on September 10 and discover how even small actions can make a meaningful impact on the children and communities you serve. Participants will also receive a complimentary promo code for the on-demand session, Root to Fruit: What Grows Where?  

Together, let's root for local food and grow stronger, healthier communities through Farm to CACFP. 

Register today and get ready to celebrate Farm to CACFP Week, October 18-24, 2026!Â