FNS Documents & Resources

This webinar provides guidance to current Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant applicants on creating successful assessment plans for grant proposals and projects. 

On Oct. 12, 2023, Mathematica and DIR hosted a webinar for all school food authorities (SFAs) and relevant partners who participate in farm to school activity and are working to complete the 2023 Farm to School Census.

Resources will assist grantees on how to get started after receiving their award, access contact information, and successfully complete reports, evaluations, and financial documentation.

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

2023 Farm to School Census logo and stickers.

This fact sheet outlines a number of additional resources for those seeking to directly purchase or raise food products for school nutrition programs.

"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.

This webinar is intended for incoming 2023 Farm to School Grantees and was recorded Aug.9, 2023.

The 2023 Farm to School Grant awardees report is a detailed summary of the projects receiving Farm to School grants in the upcoming grants cycle.

The Farm to School Census checklist has suggestions for school food authorities to prepare for the Farm to School Census.