Washington schools will celebrate local food in school meals on Wednesday, October 8, with the 16th annual Taste Washington Day .

Each year, the event highlights farm-to-school connections by serving meals featuring Washington-grown foods. Students also learn about the farmers, fishers, and producers who bring those foods to their communities. (Yes, the apple in your lunch didn’t just appear by magic — someone grew it, picked it, and got it to your tray.)

The statewide celebration also honors school nutrition professionals, farmers, and community partners who make local food a year-round priority.

Schools and farms mark the day in all sorts of ways — from serving locally sourced meals and buying directly from farms, to featuring Washington farms on menus, hosting school garden act

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