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.
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.
We published the direct final rule with comment period, Simplified Geographic Preference Procurement in Child Nutrition Programs (91 FR 57245), effective Nov. 9, 2026.
This collection is a revision of a currently approved collection for recognizing program sponsors' nutrition efforts in the Summer Food Service Program or the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option.