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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
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
Resource | Federal Register Notices Request for Comments: State of Nebraska SNAP Demonstration Project

This notice invites the public to comment on the state of Nebraska's proposed demonstration project authorized under section 17(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. 

10/02/2026
Resource | Guidance Documents Simplified Geographic Preference Procurement in Child Nutrition Programs

We published the direct final rule with comment period, Simplified Geographic Preference Procurement in Child Nutrition Programs (91 FR 57245), effective Nov. 9, 2026. 

09/30/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices Information Collection Comment Request: Generic Clearance for FNA Quick Response Surveys (FNA QRS)

The Food and Nutrition Administration intends to request the renewal of a generic clearance that allows FNA to conduct short, quick-turnaround surveys of state, local, and Tribal agencies and businesses that receive food, funds, and nutrition information through programs administered by FNA.

09/24/2026
Resource | Guidance Documents SNAP Retailer Notice: Stocking Standards Calculator

Earlier this year, we published updates to the stocking standards required for most retailers authorized to accept SNAP benefits. Does your store meet updated SNAP stocking standards? A new tool can help you check.

09/23/2026
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