Resource | Fact Sheets
Food Safety Information and Resources for the Farm to School Community
This fact sheet outlines a number of additional resources for those seeking to directly purchase or raise food products for school nutrition programs.
FNS-943
08/29/2023
Resource | Fact Sheets
Office of Community Food Systems Fact Sheet - Food Safety Modernization Act: Questions and Answers
This document addresses common questions regarding the impact of the Act on school gardens and other similar small producers commonly used as sources for local food.
09/11/2019
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Tips for Evaluating a Manufacturer's Product Formulation Statement
USDA does not approve a manufacturer’s PFS. Program operators are ultimately responsible for ensuring menu items meet meal pattern requirements; therefore, program operators should review and verify the crediting statement on a manufacturer’s PFS before purchasing the product.
01/13/2016
Resource | Fact Sheets
Reviewer’s Checklist for Evaluating Manufacturer Product Formulation Statements (Product Analysis) for Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA) Products
Reviewer’s Checklist for Evaluating Manufacturer Product Formulation Statements (Product Analysis) for Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA) Products
12/17/2012