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Resource | Newsletters USDA Foods e-Letters

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.

11/07/2023
Resource | Newsletters The Dirt: Farm to School e-Newsletter

The Dirt is the Patrick Leahy Farm to School program monthly e-newsletter with updates, webinar info, relevant news, and field notes. 

10/25/2023
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 | Technical Assistance & Guidance Q&As about the Proposed Rule, Food Distribution Programs: Improving Access and Parity

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.

09/08/2023
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 Q&As FDPIR Self-Determination Demonstration Project Round 2

A document with questions and answers regarding the FDPIR Self-Determination Demonstration Project round two funds.

01/18/2023
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 | Newsletters FDPIR Sharing Gallery: In the News

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.

03/12/2021
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0026 Q&As related to COVID-19: WIC and the Food Distribution Programs

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.

03/31/2020
Page updated: October 14, 2021