Find New Markets Through Early Care and Education (ECE)

Farmers, expand your market by connecting with over 1,600 licensed early care and education (ECE) centers across Mississippi using the Mississippi State Department of Health's Childcare Provider Search a valuable tool to help you find licensed ECE centers near you. ECE programs, including preschools, child care centers, and Head Start, serve children from birth to age five and play a key role in building healthy eating habits.

Benefits for your Farm

• New markets: With over 1,600 licensed ECE sites across Mississippi, ECE programs represent a significant and growing market for local producers.

• Smaller site sizes: Many ECE centers are smaller than K-12 schools, making them ideal partners for CSA shares and farmers markets.

• Flexible food purchasing: Unlike K-12 schools, ECE programs often have more flexibility in the types and quantities of food they can purchase, allowing for more direct and diverse partnerships.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with local ECE sites and bring fresh, healthy food to Mississippi’s youngest eaters!