Senate Bill 770 establishes a new "farm to fork" program aimed at connecting non-school entities with local farms to provide nutritious, locally sourced foods in meals and snacks. This initiative is designed to promote healthy eating habits, enhance nutritional and agricultural education, and improve farmers' incomes by facilitating direct access to markets. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is tasked with administering grants to eligible entities, including businesses, universities, and hospitals, to support the creation and expansion of these programs. The bill also includes provisions for matching funds for the federal farm to school program and emphasizes the importance of innovative proposals that can serve as models for others.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws related to farm to school programs, ensuring that grants are awarded with preference given to school districts with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. It renumbers and modifies certain sections of the statutes to incorporate these changes, while also creating new sections that define the farm to fork program and outline the types of projects eligible for funding. The bill increases authorized positions within DATCP to facilitate the administration of the new program and allocates additional funding for the upcoming fiscal years to support these initiatives.