From the garden to the classroom: Program works to change how children learn and eat

AUSTIN (KXAN)-- The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging schools across the nation to promote health and wellness through school farm programs.

Farm to School programs work to change the way children learn, eat and grow food inside of the classroom.

Students develop healthy habits through gardening at IDEA Rundberg Farms. (IDEA photo)

National Farm to School Month

The US Department of Agriculture declared October as, National Farm to School Month.