MS HC112

Designates the first full week of October as "Mississippi Farm to School Week" annually to encourage serving locally grown and locally raised agricultural products in school meals and classroom activities

Cites that 44.4 percent of Mississippi children are overweight or obese and 79 percent of public school students consume less than five daily servings of fruits and vegetables

Recognizes approximately 42,300 Mississippi farms employ 17 percent of the state's workforce and that farm to school programs generate revenue for local farmers and stimulate local economic spending

Encourages community organizations including government agencies, churches, community groups, and farmers markets to participate by promoting events and supporting school and community gardens