Wisconsin-grown food for school communities
Wisconsin Farm to School Programs
Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative helps schools purchase local food, find school-ready products, celebrate Wisconsin farms, and build programs that work in real kitchens.
School programs overview
Local Food Programs for Wisconsin Schools
Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative connects K–12 schools and early childhood programs with food from Wisconsin farms. One relationship gives school nutrition teams access to local sourcing, aggregation, refrigerated delivery, seasonal promotions, and hands-on ordering support.
Start with the service that meets today’s need, then grow your local purchasing program over time. WFHC can help your team select products, choose an ordering route, plan a seasonal feature, or explore a school meal concept.
Wisconsin Harvest of the Month
September’s Harvest: Winter Squash
Bring a featured Wisconsin-grown food into school meals, taste tests, and classroom activities each month. This September, meet winter squash from Turners Fresh Market in Waupaca.
Fresh from the farm to your menu
Choose Delicata, Acorn, or Butternut squash for a seasonal side, a student taste test, or a lesson about the local farm behind the food.
Stock photo: Pexels. September’s featured squash is supplied by Turners Fresh Market.
Stock photo: Pexels.
National Farm to School Month
13th Annual Great Apple Crunch
Invite students, staff, and your school community to crunch into locally grown apples on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The statewide celebration makes local food visible, supports Wisconsin orchards, and gives students a memorable connection to where their food comes from.
Register your school for the event, order Wisconsin apples through the Food Hub, and use the free activity and promotional resources to build a cafeteria or school-wide celebration.
School meal innovation
Innovation Meals for Schools
WFHC is developing ready-to-make meal concepts for schools with limited kitchen space, equipment, or staff time.
Potential kits may combine portioned ingredients, a practical recipe, and ordering support. School feedback will guide final ingredients, packaging, meal crediting, preparation requirements, and delivery.
Discuss an Innovation MealVegetarian Meals
Plant-forward recipes built around vegetables, beans, grains, and school-friendly flavors.
Field-Trip Meals
Portable options for days when students eat away from the cafeteria.
Snack Options
Fresh food ideas for classrooms, taste tests, and eligible nutrition programs.
Harvest Meal Kits
Ready-to-make concepts featuring a seasonal Wisconsin food and its farm story.
A practical local-food partner
Why Schools Choose Wisconsin Food Hub
WFHC brings farmer relationships, aggregation, sales, refrigerated logistics, and school-focused support together so districts do not have to coordinate every farm and delivery on their own.
One Hub, Many Needs
Explore local foods, school-ready vegetables, seasonal features, and developing meal concepts in one place.
Farm Connections
Help students meet the Wisconsin farms and people behind their food.
Programs Students Notice
Bring local food into meals, taste tests, Harvest of the Month, and school-wide celebrations.
Support for Your Team
Work with WFHC on availability, purchasing paths, and activities that fit your school.
Direct answers for school teams
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick information for nutrition directors, foodservice teams, administrators, and purchasing staff.
Does WFHC only offer cut vegetables?
No. Schools can explore Wisconsin-grown foods, Harvest of the Month, the Great Apple Crunch, and school meal concepts in addition to the cut-vegetable program.
Does a school need to join every program?
No. Start with a product, a seasonal feature, or an event that fits your menu and staff capacity. WFHC can help your team decide what to try first.
Where can schools find cut vegetable details?
The School-Ready Cut Vegetable Program page has current formats, buying information, and free sample requests.
How does Harvest of the Month work?
Schools feature a seasonal Wisconsin food in meals, taste tests, lessons, or family communication. WFHC can help connect the monthly feature with available products and Wisconsin farm stories.
How can a school join the Great Apple Crunch?
Register for the October 8, 2026 event, order Wisconsin apples through WFHC, and use the free Wisconsin Extension resources to plan your celebration.
Are Innovation Meals available now?
Innovation Meals are in development. Schools interested in meal kits for limited kitchens, limited staff, field trips, vegetarian meals, or seasonal programs can contact WFHC to discuss their needs.
Bring More Wisconsin Food to Your School
Start with a free cut-vegetable sample or tell the Wisconsin Food Hub team what your school needs.