Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture announced $14.3 million to fund the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program.  A total of 154 schools in 43 states and the District of Columbia will benefit with 1.9 million children receiving locally-produced fresh food.

The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program allows school administrators to purchase local foods served through the National School Lunch Program, The Child and Adult Care Program and the Summer Nutrition Program for Kids.

The program offers an opportunity for egg producers to offer fresh locally-produced product enhancing the nutritional value of school meals and familiarizing school-children with eggs, hopefully entrenching a future generation of consumers.