Katina Kefalas February 10, 2016 Farm to Summer Local Foods & Related Activities in SFSP.

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Katina Kefalas February 10, 2016 Farm to Summer Local Foods & Related Activities in SFSP

Increase by 15% the dollars spent on local food in ALL Child Nutrition programs (SFSP, NSLP, NSBP, CACFP…).

Farm to Summer

Local Food Food Education

Farm to Summer Activities Growing or visiting edible gardens Offering agriculture-based, hands-on activities Organizing farm field trips or visits from producers Cooking demonstrations and lessons teaching students to prepare meals with local ingredients Taste tests with various fresh, seasonal products Junior Iron Chef Competitions with garden grown or locally sourced items Creating and sending newsletters home for parents with recipes, farmers’ market tips, etc. Many, many more!

Tips for Sourcing Local Foods

What Types of Products?

Many sources for local foods Direct from farm Through a distributor Through a vendor or Food Service Management Company From farmers’ markets Through CSA’s (Community Supported Agriculture) Using garden produce

Summer Menus w/ Local Emphasis Milton, VT Portland, ME

Resources

Local Procurement Guide Find everything you need to know about local sourcing for Child Nutrition Programs, including Summer: rmtoschool/procuring-local- foods

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