Connecticut Department of Agriculture Farm-To School Program.

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Connecticut Department of Agriculture Farm-To School Program

…are a Phone Call Away! (860) CT Dept. of Ag There are 4,900 There are 4,900 farmers in CT!!! Imagine… Imagine… 360,000 acres of working land…. and 68,000 acres of shell fish beds!!! They are your connection to fresh Connecticut produce! They are your connection to fresh Connecticut produce!

Marketing Bureau—what we can do we do for your school? Locate farms near you Help your wholesaler find farmers to buy produce from SUMMER IS OUR SEASON! We hope the summer feeding programs increases the need for CT Grown! We are working with DAS to bring more CT farms into DoD program!

Website for Farm–To School Go to Go to Look for Programs And Services Welcome to the Connecticut Farm-to-School Program Participating Schools & DistrictsParticipating Schools & Districts | Participating Farmers Participating Farmers Farm-to-School Promotional Materials & Programs Other Links | Publications | Wholesalers Contact Us

The Site  Participating Farmers!  Farm-To-School Promotional Materials  Other Links  Participating Schools  Contact Information for the Department

Participating Farmers should be ready to present to you: proof of insurance proof of insurance farmer tax ID number, FEIN or social security number farmer tax ID number, FEIN or social security number a dated invoice with farm name on it listing the products sold to you a dated invoice with farm name on it listing the products sold to you Appreciate prompt payments! Appreciate prompt payments!

A New Page for You! A New Page for You! Beef projects info Beef projects info Chicken project info Chicken project info Flash freezing project with Massachussetts processor Flash freezing project with Massachussetts processor And more! And more! Look for the New! On the Farm to School Page Look for the New! On the Farm to School Page Let’s keep the opportunities growing!

School’s Role in the Process We are asking you to: Work with the geographic preference options given to you by the USDA! Work with the geographic preference options given to you by the USDA! Work out realistic delivery schedule with the farmer. Work out realistic delivery schedule with the farmer. Be clear and frank with farmers about any concerns or issues. Be clear and frank with farmers about any concerns or issues. Sign for the produce delivered…and, did we mention paying in a timely fashion? Sign for the produce delivered…and, did we mention paying in a timely fashion?

CT farmers work hard to meet your expectations. Their livelihood and reputations rely on it. There is no required inspection program or license to sell unprocessed, whole, raw fruits and vegetables. You should expect fruits & vegetables that are wholesome, free from spoilage, and otherwise deemed safe for human consumption based on generally recognized industry standards from any farmer or wholesaler delivering to your school system. Food Safety and Farm to School

Farm To School Promotional Materials are Here! Participating schools can ask for free point of sale materials with the Farm- To-School Program logo to ID CT Grown foods CT Grown foods and menu items

Thank You! Jane Slupecki CT Dept. of Agriculture Marketing Division 165 Capitol Avenue, Room 129 Hartford, CT (860)