Early Care Providers

Why Farm to Early Care Matters

• Supports healthy eating habits: Children in Farm to Early Care programs are more willing to try new foods, eat more fruits and vegetables, and enjoy a wider variety of healthy options.

• Builds lifelong connections to food: Early childhood is a key time for developing taste preferences, and hands on learning helps kids understand where their food comes from.

• Strengthens farmers and local markets: Early care programs create reliable sales opportunities for farmers and can serve as a stepping stone to other wholesale markets.

• Boosts local communities: Farm to Early Care builds strong community relationships and keeps dollars local, generating economic activity that supports jobs and businesses.