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The Farm to School Census and Comprehensive Review includes the 2019 Farm to School Census; a descriptive review of the USDA Farm to School grant program; a review of published research on farm to school since 2010; and a set of interviews with school food distributors.
The Farm to School Census and Comprehensive Review Summary Report describes the components of the Farm to School Census and Comprehensive Review and synthesizes key findings from the reports listed below.
The 2019 Farm to School Census reached out to all public and private school food authorities (SFAs) that participated in the National School Lunch Program in SY 2018-19. The 2019 Farm to School Census Report summarizes findings from the 2019 Census and compares across SFA characteristics such as size, eligibility rates for free and reduced-price lunch, and urbanicity.
Key findings include:
Census findings, including state- and SFA-level results, are also available on the USDA Farm to School Census website.
The Farm to School Literature Review report summarizes findings from a review of published research on Farm to School since 2010. The Literature Review synthesized current findings and analyzed gaps in available knowledge and data related to:
Appendix E of the Farm to School Literature Review report summarizes findings from interviews with school food distributors conducted in 2019.
The Farm to School Grantee Report analyzes baseline, progress and final reports submitted to FNS by 365 grantees who received Farm to School grant awards in fiscal years 2013–2017. It provides an assessment of Farm to School grantee efforts nationwide, focusing on grantee-reported achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. Key findings include: