Farm to School and Universal Meals in Vermont: A Case Study of Act 151
As part of the 2022–23 Who’s At the Table? School Meals Campaign, the National Farm to School Network released spotlights of states that have successfully implemented universal meals. This collection of case studies includes a deep dive into Vermont’s Act 151, and how the state’s coalition* created a “virtuous cycle” by connecting farm to school and universal meals in their advocacy. View the full report below to find a detailed bill overview, top tips that helped the coalition succeed, as well as the practical wins and challenges during implementation.