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Bringing Tribal Foods and Traditions into Cafeterias, Classrooms, and Gardens
This fact sheet explores how schools and tribes are integrating traditional foods into child nutrition programs.
12/14/2017
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Geographic Preference
This Geographic Preference fact sheet reviews the topic of geographic preference and how it can be used to purchase local foods.
12/14/2017
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Fact Sheet: Using DoD Fresh to Purchase Local Produce
The Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program allows schools to use their USDA Foods entitlement dollars to buy fresh produce. The program, operated by DoD’s Defense Logistics Agency, began in SY 1994-95 as a pilot in eight states. As of 2013, schools in 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam participate; schools are anticipated to receive more than $100 million worth of produce through the program during SY 2012-13.
06/13/2013