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Food Safety > Purchasing

Research and outreach projects to link local, sustainable producers and foodservice operations.

  • A Guide to Sustainable Food Procurement for Retail Foodservices
  • Local Food Connection - Restaurants' Return on Purchasing Locally Sourced Foods
  • 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

Additional Resources

Farm to School

  • Farm to School (F2S)
  • Food Safety for School and Community Gardens - Online Training
  • Enhancing Consumer Orientation of Farm to School Programs
  • National Farm to School Network
  • Oklahoma Farm to School

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 
Direct purchase of food products from grower or producer:

  • Schools
  • Child Care
  • Restaurants
  • Assisted Living

Miscellaneous

  • Food Spoilage Chart
  • Shelf Life of Food

Foodservice

  • Health and Hygiene
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Time and Temperature
  • Cross Contamination
  • Purchasing

Upcoming Events

  • ServSafe® Certified Food Protection Manager Course
    Cedar Rapids, IA
    Jan 25, 2021, 9:00 am
  • ServSafe® Certified Food Protection Manager Course
    Bettendorf, IA
    Jan 25, 2021, 9:00 am
  • ServSafe® Certified Food Protection Manager Course
    Waterloo, IA
    Jan 25, 2021, 9:00 am
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