Key Resources
National Farm to School Program
Web site includes information on state programs, fact sheets, case studies, national policies, evaluation tools, and funding opportunities.
Eat Smart—Farm Fresh! A Guide to Buying and Serving Locally-Grown Produce in School Meals (PDF)
USDA handbook for school food service personnel focusing on procurement, farm-to-school distribution models, how to find locally-grown food and farmers, menu planning considerations, and strategies for success.
Tools for Promoting Local Purchasing & Farm to School Activities: Model Wellness Policy Language for Schools
A resource developed by the Community Food Security Coalition to help school districts support local purchasing and other farm to school activities as part of their wellness policy.
Going Local: Paths to Success for Farm to School Programs (PDF)
Case studies from eight states showing how farm to school is making a difference nationwide.
What's Happening in Washington
Lincoln
Elementary Farm-to-School Program - Olympia, WA (PDF)
Lincoln
Elementary provides an organic salad bar with state-grown fruits and vegetables. The salad
bar has increased student, staff, and parent participation in school lunch and added revenue for the school lunch program.
Farm-to-School Connections Team - WSU King County Extension
A team of individuals, parents, agencies, and organizations working to develop a directed approach to expanding school menus to include locally-grown food and implementing education about food and farming.
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