Implementing Farm to School Activities
Farmers/Farmer Organizations Working with Schools

Contact a School District in Your Community
Are you interested in learning about the school food service market and understanding their food supply needs but are not sure where to begin? Below is a list of suggestions for connecting with school districts in your community:

	Contact the school food service director at nearby school districts.
	Consult your State Departments of Education and Agriculture to inquiry if the State employs a Farm to School Coordinator to assist in finding local school districts.
	Consult the State Department of Education for a list of school districts within the State.
	Ask neighboring farms that are involved in Farm to School efforts how they got started.
	Attend a local PTA or school board meetings to express your interest to parents, teachers, and board members.
	Attend a local Farm to School meeting to meet with school districts and learn about their product needs.
	Consult local non-profit organizations focused on local food systems to help facilitate the connection with local school districts.

For more information on ways to connect with school districts in your area, consult the Farmers’ Perspective in Selling to Schools section of the USDA Farm to School Team 2010 Summary Report and visit our resources webpage.