The Department of Agriculture announced it is now accepting applications for the Healthy Farms and Healthy Schools Grant Program.

Applications are due October 5.

The program provides matching funds to educational institutions located in this Commonwealth that have a kindergarten program, whether they be public, private or charter schools.

The purpose of the Program is to educate kindergarten students and their families about the importance of choosing healthy, locally produced foods while increasing awareness of Pennsylvania agriculture. The application, work plan and budget should reflect a project completion date of June 30, 2008.

Applications and more information is available at the Healthy Farms and Healthy Schools Grant Program webpage.

9/14/2007