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Basic page 2027 Farm to School Census Promotion Toolkit - FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the 2027 Farm to School Census.

10/20/2026
Basic page 2027 Farm to School Census Promotion Toolkit - Sample Blogs and Social Media

Short pieces that can be used for newsletters or similar digital publications along with short-form social media posting examples.

10/20/2026
Resource | Toolkits Building Your Farm to School Census Team

Use this worksheet to identify the key partners in your district who contribute to bringing your farm to school activities to life.

10/20/2026
Resource | Toolkits Farm to School Census Preparation Workbook and Tracker, and Survey

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. 

10/20/2026
Basic page 2027 Farm to School Census Promotion Toolkit

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.

10/20/2026
Program Data
July 2026 - Performance Report

July 2026 - Performance Report

10/20/2026
Program Data
July 2026 - Keydata Report

July 2026 Keydata Report

10/20/2026
Resource | Guidance Documents Serving Meats and Meat Alternates at Breakfast in the CACFP

This worksheet can be used to empower Child and Adult Care Food Program providers and operators with the knowledge, skills and expertise to implement meal pattern requirements.

10/14/2026
Resource | Guidance Documents Serving Meats and Meat Alternates at Lunch and Supper in the CACFP

This worksheet can be used to empower Child and Adult Care Food Program providers and operators with the knowledge, skills and expertise to implement meal pattern requirements.

10/14/2026
Resource | Guidance Documents SNAP Policy Memo #2027-01: Auth/Reauth – Staple Food Stocking Standards

We published the Updated Staple Food Stocking Standards for Retailers in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Final Rule. To support retailer implementation, we are issuing this memo to describe the new minimum staple food stocking requirements across the four staple food categories: 1. Dairy; 2. Grains; 3. Protein; 4. Vegetables or Fruits. This memo also provides an updated list of accessory foods.

10/13/2026
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