Local Foods - Foodservice Resources

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
  • Restaurants' Return on Purchasing Locally Sourced Foods
  • Foodservice Considerations
• 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
  • Norovirus Cleaning Guide

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:

• Schools
• Child Care
• Restaurants
• Assisted Living