A new initiative aims to improve school lunches by incorporating more local produce. The program's goals include reducing ultra-processed options and refined sugars. Significant investments are being made, with millions of dollars allocated for farm to school grants and lunch improvement research.

Further details are available about the initiative, which involves upgrading school cafeteria infrastructure. This includes funding for new equipment such as cold storage and stoves. The initiative is part of a broader effort to make school lunches healthier, with a focus on shortening the distance between farms and lunch plates.