The House concurrent resolution No. R-27 designates February 12, 2025, as Farm to School and Child Awareness Day at the State House. This initiative is supported by various representatives and aims to highlight the importance of the Rozo McLaughlin Farm-to-School Program, which was established in 2007 to foster relationships between Vermont schools and local farmers. The program not only promotes healthy eating among students but also contributes to the economic sustainability of Vermont's agricultural community. The resolution notes that a significant percentage of schools and early childhood programs in Vermont are already purchasing and serving locally produced food, emphasizing the program's impact on students' nutrition and exposure to agricultural careers.

The resolution further acknowledges the role of universal school meals and the Local Food Incentive Grant Program in encouraging local food purchasing in school meal programs. It highlights the personal significance of the Farm-to-School Program for participants, who are advocating for its value and the benefits it brings to younger siblings through the corresponding Farm to Early Childhood program. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Vermont Farm to School & Early Childhood Network, reinforcing the state's commitment to promoting local food initiatives and child awareness.