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 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.
The purpose of this memorandum is to update, clarify, and streamline the conditions that are applicable when certain members of the public choose to use the WIC acronym and logo.
On Sept. 2, 2026, President Trump signed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 into law. Per the Act, the maximum monthly allowance of fluid milk for certain food packages provided in WIC will continue at the increased fiscal year 2026 amounts until Dec. 11, 2026.
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.