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Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance I'm New to Farm to School

I'm New to Farm to School is a place full of resources to help you to get your farm to school program growing. 

02/22/2023
Resource | Grants Farm to School Grantee Tips: 908 Report Saving and Submitting

For the benefit of current Farm to School grantees, the USDA Farm to School team recorded two brief webinars to help those new to the 908 reporting process.

07/29/2022
Resource | Guidance Documents 2022 Farm to School Grantee Checklist

This checklist is intended to help new Farm to School grantees complete the "new grantee enrollment process." Grantees must complete all the necessary steps of the enrollment process prior in order to begin receiving grant funding.

07/28/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Letter to State Directors Regarding Infant Formula

Letter to reiterate the flexibilities that USDA has made available to all WIC state agencies and to urge all states to take additional action to make it easier for families to get the formula they need.

05/13/2022
Resource | Fact Sheets USDA Foods General Recommendations: Handwashing, Cleaning, and Disinfecting for Household Program Operators

These handouts provide general recommendations on handwashing, cleaning, and disinfecting, to operators of USDA Foods household programs including CSFP, TEFAP, and FDPIR. 

05/26/2021
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Best Practices to Safely Handle and Store USDA Foods at Home

A set of three handouts on best practices to help you safely handle and store USDA foods at home.

04/12/2021
Resource | Technical Assistance Farm to School Action Plan - Samples

These documents are samples of action plans submitted by prior grantees.

10/08/2020
Resource | Technical Assistance Farm to School Grantee - Sample Baseline and Final Reporting - FY 2020 Grantees

Sample baseline and final reports for 2020 Farm to School Grantees

09/21/2020
Resource | Technical Assistance 2020 Farm to School Grant Awardees

The 2020 Farm to School grant awardees report is a detailed summary of the projects receiving Farm to School grants for the upcoming grant cycle.

06/29/2020
Resource | Technical Assistance Get the Facts About Food Safety

Each year, a growing number of schools are sourcing and serving safe, locally grown foods from nearby farmers or school gardens. Misconceptions about food safety should not keep schools from enjoying these nutritious and fresh food options. Get the facts with this quick reference sheet.

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02/18/2020
Page updated: October 14, 2021