Vermont school students will soon have better access to more nutritious, locally grown food thanks to a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

According to a Nov. 2 USDA news release, the agreement through the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program is worth more than $300,000.

"This cooperative agreement supporting Vermont schools is another example of how USDA is working to build a more resilient food system rooted in local and regional production," USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt said in the release.

Moffitt added the program gives states an opportunity to "strengthen ties between local farmers, ranchers, food businesses and schools" while giving students the ability to eat healthier foods that are unique to their communities.

Through the program, the Department of Finance and Management will buy and give out local food and drinks to schools that'll be served to children through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, the release stated.

"Strengthening relationships between local producers and schools is a long-term strategy to ensure our children always have access to nutritious foods in school," Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Stacy Dean said, according to the release.

She also called it a "win-win" for both the children and local agriculture industry, the release reported.