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Resource | Fact Sheets Food Safety Information and Resources for the Farm to School Community

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

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08/29/2023
Resource | Fact Sheets Food Safety Frequently Asked Questions

"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.

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08/29/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance A Guide to Smart Snacks in School

A helpful resource for anyone managing school vending machines, fundraisers, or snack bars to better understand the smart snacks standards.

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08/04/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance PSU Background Information

This resource includes background information, including what PSU is, who can attend PSU, when and where PSU is held, and what the impact of PSU is. 

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Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance PSU's Impact

PSU is a train-the-trainer immersion course for school nutrition professionals with knowledge and tools to respond to food safety concerns in real-life situations. 

03/02/2022
Resource | Best Practices Best Practices for Healthy School Fundraisers

This brochure provides ideas to use healthy choices for fundraising that sell only nonfood items or foods that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards.

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