Schools and childhood education centers can apply for up to 15-thousand-dollars through State Farm-to-School Grants. Officials say introducing children to fresh, locally produced foods has a ripple effect in their communities because the children, in turn, introduce their families to new fresh foods and learn about the local farmers who produce their food. The state money is available for projects that improve access to healthy, local foods and increase hands-on learning experiences for children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grades.