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Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Farm to School Census FAQs

The 2023 Farm to School Census FAQ addresses common issues for school food authorities responding to the Farm to School Census. 

10/05/2023
Resource | Fact Sheets Food Safety Frequently Asked Questions

"Food Safety Frequently Asked Questions: The Food Safety Modernization Act and its Impact on Farm to School Activities": This document includes common questions related to food safety when purchasing locally grown and raised food products directly from producers as well as food safety considerations for edible campus gardens.

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08/29/2023
Resource | FAQs/Q&As USDA Farm to School Grant Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about the Farm to School Grant

10/06/2022
Resource | FAQs/Q&As FAQ: Accessing PDF Documents for Farm to School Grant Progress Reporting

This FAQ addresses common questions from Farm to School Grantees regarding the Farm to School Semi-Annual Progress Report.

04/15/2021
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 | FAQs/Q&As | FNS-GD-2019-0008 Farm to School - Food Safety FAQs
02/27/2019
Resource | FAQs/Q&As | FNS-GD-2018-0026 APD - Process FAQs
06/27/2018
Resource | FAQs/Q&As | FNS-GD-2018-0025 APD - Testing Items FAQs
06/27/2018
Resource | FAQs/Q&As | FNS-GD-2018-0024 APD - Non-Testing FAQs
06/27/2018
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2014-0073 Farm to School and School Garden Expenses

Recently, we have received several questions about the use of funds from the nonprofit school food service account to cover expenditures related to farm to school activities and school gardens. The questions and answers below address specific scenarios that school food authorities may be dealing with when considering the allowability of such costs.

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11/12/2014
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