FNS Documents & Resources

The 2023 Farm to School Census FAQ addresses common issues for school food authorities responding to the Farm to School Census. 

FNS is proposing to amend its regulations to make access and parity improvements within several food distribution programs, including the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, and USDA Foods disaster response.

"Food Safety Frequently Asked Questions: The Food Safety Modernization Act and its Impact on Farm to School Activities": This document includes common questions related to food safety when purchasing locally grown and raised food products directly from producers as well as food safety considerations for edible campus gardens.

These questions and answers provide more information about the USDA Foods Database for states/school districts.

Progress reports for each of the Farm to School Grants awarded in 2021.

Progress reports for each of the Farm to School Grants awarded in 2022.

Here you will find samples of interim progress reports for each of the three types Farm to School Grants issued in 2020; the state, planning, and implementation grants.

A document with questions and answers regarding the FDPIR Self-Determination Demonstration Project round two funds.

Instructions for completing the current Farm to School Grant baseline and final reports. Intended for all grantees beginning FY 2022.

This agreement sets out the requirements for administering the child nutrition programs and the food distribution programs.