Research and outreach projects to link local, sustainable producers and foodservice operations.
Publications
- A Guide to Sustainable Food Procurement for Retail Foodservices
- Local Food Connections
- Checklist for Retail Purchasing of Local Produce
- What retail foodservices should know when purchasing local produce directly from farmers
- Buying Local Foods for Retail Foodservices
Presentations
- Helping Schools Buy Local
- The Low Down on Local Foods
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Best Practices Food Safety and Food Defense for Retail Foodservice
Additional Resources
Farm to School
- Farm to School (F2S) | Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety for School and Community Gardens - Online Training
- Enhancing Consumer Orientation of Farm to School Programs
- National Farm to School Network
- Food and Nutrition Service Policy
- Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative
- Oklahoma Farm to School
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Direct purchase of food products from grower or producer:
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