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Geographic Preference: A primer on purchasing fresh local foods for schools
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This primer summarizes state and federal law and provides guidance for setting a preference that complies with both. It also provides step-by-step guidance on how a school district can implement a geographic preference policy starting with articulating the legal authority and rationale for buying local.
Procuring Local Foods for Child Nutrition Programs
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This USDA FNS website covers procurement basics, defining local, where to find local products, and the variety of ways schools can purchase locally in accordance with regulations.
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USDA Farm to School Toolkit: Growing Your Farm to School Program
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The Farm to School Planning Toolkit guides you through questions to consider and helpful resource to reference when starting or growing a farm to school program. It is designed for use by schools, school districts, and community partners. The toolkit is filled with tips and examples, insights from others, and lists of resources for further research.
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