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ResetResource | Fact Sheets
    The Emergency Food Assistance Program Farm to Food Bank Project Grants
        The purpose of Farm to Food Bank Projects is to (a) reduce food waste at the agricultural production, processing, or distribution level through the donation of food, (b) provide food to individuals in need, and (c) build relationships between agricultural producers, processors, and distributors and emergency feeding organizations through the donation of food.
      09/15/2023
    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
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    Food Safety Information and Resources for the Farm to School Community
        This fact sheet outlines a number of additional resources for those seeking to directly purchase or raise food products for school nutrition programs.
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    08/29/2023
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    Food Safety Frequently Asked Questions
        "Food Safety Frequently Asked Questions: The Food Safety Modernization Act and its Impact on Farm to School Activities": This document includes common questions related to food safety when purchasing locally grown and raised food products directly from producers as well as food safety considerations for edible campus gardens.
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    08/29/2023
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    Selling Local Food to Schools: A Resource for Producers
        This factsheet reviews best practices for producers to learn about how to sell local food to schools.
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    03/14/2023
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    School Gardens: Using Gardens to Grow Healthy Habits in Cafeterias, Classrooms and Communities
        This fact sheet reviews school farms spanning acres in Minnesota, indoor tower gardens in Vermont, raised beds in New York City, aquaponic systems in the Virgin Islands, and native food gardens in tribal communities.
      03/06/2023
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    Integrating Local Foods into Child Nutrition Programs
        This fact sheet, available in both English and Spanish, reviews the steps to successfully integrate local food in child nutrition programs.
      03/06/2023
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    Local Meat in Schools
        This factsheet gives examples, tips, and information for putting local meat on school menus.
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    03/06/2023
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    USDA Foods: A Resource for Maximizing Food Budgets To Buy Local
        This factsheet explains how USDA Foods support the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the school meal pattern requirements to make it easier for schools to prepare healthy meals using local foods.
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    03/06/2023
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    USDA DoD Fresh Program: A Source for Locally Grown Produce
        This fact sheet provides information on how to use USDA DoD Fresh to purchase local produce.
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