FNS Documents & Resources

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.

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

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

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

This optional worksheet is an aid to help school food authorities gather important information that will help them more quickly complete the 2023 Farm to School Census.

This is a printable SAMPLE of the 2023 Farm to School Census survey intended for school food authorities to review questions in advance of completing their surveys starting October 2023. This sample survey is for the purpose of review only and is not intended to be completed and returned.

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will discontinue the requirement for vendors to use high security seals to secure USDA Foods deliveries as of July 1, 2023. 

The Farm to School team has cultivated resources, trainings, and technical assistance to help your program grow.  

I'm New to Farm to School is a place full of resources to help you to get your farm to school program growing. 

The USDA DoD Fresh program allows schools and ITOs to buy fresh produce. The program is operated by the Defense Logistics Agency at DoD.