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Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Procuring Local Foods

The resources on this page will help ensure child nutrition program operators have the resources and knowledge necessary to incorporate local foods into their day-to-day operations. 

10/30/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Farm to School Resources

Find resources to implement, sustain and maintain your farm to school program. 

10/30/2023
Resource | Newsletters The Dirt: Farm to School e-Newsletter

The Dirt is the Patrick Leahy Farm to School program monthly e-newsletter with updates, webinar info, relevant news, and field notes. 

10/25/2023
Resource | Grants FY 24 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Application Materials

FY24 Farm to School Grant Program application materials. 

10/12/2023
Resource | Toolkits 2023 Farm to School Census Awareness Resources for State Agencies

2023 Farm to School Census awareness resources for state agencies.

10/05/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Farm to School Census FAQs

The 2023 Farm to School Census FAQ addresses common issues for school food authorities responding to the Farm to School Census. 

10/05/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance 2023 Farm to School Census Art Resources

2023 Farm to School Census logo and stickers.

10/03/2023
Resource | Report Farm to School Grantee Progress Reports (2023 Grantees)

2023 Farm to School 908 Reporting Forms

09/28/2023
Resource | Fact Sheets Farm to School Fact Sheets

Factsheets are available under the following topics: Farm to School Grant Program, Farm to School Program Resources, Local Food Resources, School Gardens, Farm to School in Tribal Communities, Food Safety, Producers, Farm to Preschool. Farm to Summer, State Agencies and Cooperative Extensions, En Español.

08/29/2023
Resource | Fact Sheets The Food Safety Modernization Act and the Produce Safety Rule

This factsheet provides information on "Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption.".

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08/29/2023
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