National Farm to School Resources

• Fresh from the Farm: The Massachusetts Farm to School Cookbook: A cookbook written for food-service staff who are incorporating farm-fresh food into their school lunch programs. Includes 46 seasonal recipes with nutritional analysis and safety guidelines.
  Going Local: Paths to Success For Farm to School Programs: This report provides eight case studies on successful farm to school programs across the country--including New Hampshire!
  Local Food Connections: From Farms to Schools: This fact sheet discusses the ways that local farmers are connecting to Iowa schools. Fact sheets are published in cooperation with the SU Extension. (PDF: 4 pages)
  National Farm to School: The umbrella movement under which local and state initiatives are organized. Site contains information on farm to school programs across the nation, news and resources.
  Small Farms/School Meals Initiative, A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Bring Small Farms and Local Schools Together: This manual was developed for groups interested in starting a farm-to-school project. Drawing on USDA's experiences in North Carolina and Virginia, the manual outlines activities to plan, conduct and publicize a professional town hall meeting that encourages collaboration between small farmers and local school food officials.
  USDA Farm to School: Resources include food safety, procurement, school gardens, and fact sheets.
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