09/18/2026
Feeding the kids and mentorship is our future. So proud to have partnership with Farm to School throughout Washington state.
Farm to School Means More to Us
At Republic School District, Farm to School means so much more than serving a meal. It means knowing where our food comes from, supporting the farmers and ranchers in our own community, and giving our students fresh, quality food we can feel good about serving.
We are especially proud of our local beef program. When you see beef on our school menu, it is fresh beef raised right here locally. Whether we're making hamburgers, tacos, chili, spaghetti, beef stew, cheeseburger mac, or another student favorite, that beef has a connection to the community our students call home.
Working with local producers like RC Farms and the O’Brien family allows us to bring the farm and the cafeteria together. Our students aren't just learning about Farm to School—they are eating Farm to School.
There is something pretty special about being able to tell a student, “The beef in your lunch today was raised right here in our area.” It helps kids understand that food doesn't simply come from a grocery store or arrive on a delivery truck. Behind their meal are real farmers and ranchers caring for animals, working the land, and supporting our community.
For us, Farm to School is about good food, local relationships, supporting agriculture, and teaching our students where their food comes from.
We are incredibly thankful for the local farmers and ranchers who make this possible.
Raised locally. Prepared in our kitchen. Served to our students. ❤️
That is what Farm to School means to us.
