Middle school students participate in a tasting event where they sample and vote on a variety of school menu options.
In 2025, we completed an evidence scan on household food waste in the United States. FNA staff identified potential peer reviewers through outreach to federal scientists within USDA with an advanced degree and expertise specific to the questions being reviewed. All peer reviewers were external to the evidence scan process.
This memorandum provides the fiscal year 2027 income standards and maximum allotments for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). State agencies may use these standards to determine eligibility for D-SNAP, as well as the maximum allotment for eligible households may receive based on their size.
Frequently asked questions about the 2027 Farm to School Census.
Short pieces that can be used for newsletters or similar digital publications along with short-form social media posting examples.
Use this worksheet to identify the key partners in your district who contribute to bringing your farm to school activities to life.
To support SFA directors and their Census response teams, USDA has developed an Excel workbook, designed to help track relevant information needed when the time comes to complete the Census starting on May 3, 2026.
This toolkit provides sample materials to help state agencies promote the upcoming Farm to School Census and prepare school food authorities to successfully complete it.