10/24/2025
🌱 $3,500 Grant Awarded to Hutchinson Public Schools Farm to School Program!
This grant funded the purchase of a high tunnel structure at the District’s Farm to School Garden and FFA Test Plot. This new structure will allow the program to diversify crops and improve the quality of those sensitive to field production.
The Farm to School Program, which began in 2021, introduces students to fresh, whole ingredients and increases participation in the school lunch program. The program feeds all students who participate in school breakfast and lunch throughout the year, with approximately 2,000 lunches served daily. The summer feeding program also serves 3,000 meals weekly.
The garden provides students with opportunities to expand food literacy, explore agriculture, and develop a sense of community within the school district. 🌽🥕