SBA helps qualified small businesses develop the critical skillset needed to get federal contract ready. With certification, you can be eligible to successfully compete for government contracts that can help boost revenue and growth.
The National Center for Appropriate Technology and National Farm to School Network will build on the Bringing the Farm to School training program for agricultural producers, like farmers, ranchers, and fishers. In addition to the information in original trainings, it will help agricultural producers meet schools that want to buy local foods.
The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program forms cooperative agreements with non-profit and tribal organizations to expand technical assistance, including farm to school and farm to CACFP institutes. These cooperative agreements will increase the capacity of government agencies, tribal organizations, agricultural producers, schools and other partners to increase local food procurement and agricultural education in child nutrition programs.
USDA works with states and school nutrition professionals to provide kids with nutritious school meals that support their health and well-being. The department has offered schools across the country nearly $13.2 billion in financial support since January 2021. Learn more below.
List of NPA approved processors for USDA Foods in Schools by school year.
If your organization wants to conduct business with FNA, there are a few steps to complete before you can compete for FNA contracts.
This webinar provided an overview of the USDA Foods Processing program and shared some tips on how to effectively manage USDA Foods diverted to processors.
This webinar will help you better understand changes to the new USDA Foods processing regulations. USDA staff will review highlights and answer questions.