New York School Food Authorities that spend at least 30% of their food budget for lunch on qualifying NY food products are eligible to receive and additional $0.19 in reimbursement for each lunch served the following school year. The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets administers the 30% initiative per Chapter 56 of the NY State Laws of 2018.
Visit the resources provided by CCE to find in depth tutorials about operating a Farm to School program in NY. Join the Program Work Team to connect with other educators and school food service directors implementing programs in their NY districts.
Check out their NYS Eligible Products Database
and their 30% Initiative Guidance
Visit their Getting Started page to find planning toolkits
Mariah Goodwin
Farm to School Special Projects Educator
mog27@cornell.edu
607-547-2536 x228
Last updated July 25, 2025