The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the new Harvest to Hallways initiative to improve school meals by connecting farmers to schools, investing in school kitchen infrastructure, and working with states and school districts to make meals healthier. The new initiative includes the following components: Expanding Local Procurement: USDA will launch an education and outreach campaign around the “Local Option” School Procurement Program, which… (McClurg, August 24, 2026) #Nutrition