USDA Foods from Farm to Plate e-letters feature resources, news, and best practices, rotating our monthly focus between a trio of program-specific e-letters.
The Dirt is the Patrick Leahy Farm to School program monthly e-newsletter with updates, webinar info, relevant news, and field notes.
The 2023 Farm to School Census FAQ addresses common issues for school food authorities responding to the Farm to School Census.
FNS is proposing to amend its regulations to make access and parity improvements within several food distribution programs, including the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, and USDA Foods disaster response.
"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.
A document with questions and answers regarding the FDPIR Self-Determination Demonstration Project round two funds.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Farm to School Grant
This FAQ addresses common questions from Farm to School Grantees regarding the Farm to School Semi-Annual Progress Report.
This gallery features e-letters, newsletters, blogs, and articles that highlight nutrition and wellness in Indian Country. These resources can be used as a source of inspiration to learn about what other ITOs and FDPIR programs are doing that has been successful.
With the recent passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to assist with the novel coronavirus public health emergency, WIC received an increase in funding for the program as well as increased ability to provide states with the flexibilities they need to support mothers, infants and children that rely on WIC.