Kentucky Launches ‘Farm to School Stars’ Recognition Program
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has launched Kentucky Farm to School Stars Recognition Program to recognize three school districts annually that have demonstrated a commitment to increase purchases directly from Kentucky farmers. The program will recognize districts purchasing the highest percentage of locally grown products. Impacts will be measured by monitoring the districts’ purchases of locally produced proteins and produce for an entire school year. Incentive levels will be $10,000, $8,000, and $6,000 for first, second, and third place. The awards will be spent on local food purchases for the 2025-26 school year.
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