2026 Farm to CACFP

Interested in purchasing local foods but unsure where to start? Explore local procurement methods and how to choose the route that best fits your program. Learn how the CACFP supports local purchasing, including incorporating garden-grown or donated produce. Gain the confidence to take the next step in your local food journey!

If obstacles were not in your way, what would your dream Farm to CACFP look like? Hear a farmer’s perspective about Nebraska’s programs to spur discussion and generate new ideas about what your ideal Farm to CACFP looks like. Join in with fun hands-on activities to spur your creative side. Come inspire and be inspired as we collectively dream what we want to achieve!

Let’s grow healthy habits from garden to plate! Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) promotes healthy eating in child care through gardening, nutrition education and local food purchasing. Explore evidence-based strategies, hands-on activities and funding options to start or strengthen your Farm to ECE program and create an action plan to implement your ideas.