The Farm2Future Coalition is bringing together farmers, schools, food hubs, nonprofits, and community partners to strengthen Tennessee’s local food economy through institutional procurement. This session will explore how collaborative regional partnerships can increase access to fresh, locally grown foods in schools while creating new market opportunities for producers. Attendees will learn practical strategies for building farm-to-school infrastructure, overcoming procurement barriers, and developing sustainable relationships between growers and school nutrition programs. Participants will also gain insight into how local food purchasing can improve student health, support economic development, and create more resilient community food systems across Tennessee.