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Resource | Webinars/Videos Partners Geographic Preference Webinar

This is a recording of the June 13, 2024 webinar on the expanded geographic preference option for partner organizations.

07/05/2024
Resource | Policy Geographic Preference Option Questions and Answers Memo

Geographic Preference Option Questions and Answers

07/03/2024
Basic page Produce Safety Hack Videos

Produce Safety Hack videos are short and designed to help food service operators keep produce safe and at a high quality. They cover a range of topics.

06/11/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance Take Advantage of Nature’s Bounty: Consider Vacuum Seal

Schools that have access to local, fresh produce and who wish to take advantage of low prices during abundant supply and peak nutrition may want to consider vacuum sealing in-house processed and frozen fruits and vegetables.

06/03/2024
Basic page Preserving Locally Harvested Produce in School Meals

A resource on preserving locally harvested produce in school meals includes information about facility and personnel considerations and product flow and handling.

05/31/2024
Resource | Training and Outreach Ensuring Traceability of Fresh Produce
05/31/2024
Basic page Food Safety Practices to Expect from Your Fresh-Cut Produce Processor

Information about fresh-cut produce operations and food safety practices including: background information, definitions, steps and questions to ask during a fresh-cut operation visit and specific food safety discussion topics.

05/30/2024
Resource | Factsheets Storing Fresh Produce

Learn how to properly store produce in a walk-in refrigerator. 

05/29/2024
Resource | Policy Memos Geographic Preference Expansion Related to the Final Rule - Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 DGAs

This memorandum provides a detailed explanation of the expanded geographic preference option. 

05/22/2024
Basic page Safe Meals, Healthy Kids: Food Safety for Summer Meals

This webpage is intended for summer meals providers, and others who may provide food safety training or technical assistance for summer meals operations.

04/10/2024
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