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Farm to School Policy

Across the country policies that further farm to school connections are being developed at the school, local, state and federal level.

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School District Policies
Food Policies
School Health Councils

Information will be added in the next few weeks related to local policies. Our National and New York State policy pages have just been updated, please take a look...

School District Policies

Sample Policies that Support Farm to School
Soda Bans
Restrictions on Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value (FMNV), Competitive Foods
Vending Machine restrictions/bans
Organic Programs
Restrictions on Commercialism

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Food Policies

Contract with suppliers represents powerful tool
Cornell 2003 produce contract with Ithaca Produce:
3.1.      New York State Grown Products
Campus Life Department’s goal is to use at least 20% New York State grown produce. Vendor will provide a list of all NYS produce suppliers who currently supply the Vendor.  Vendor agrees to commit to purchase produce items when available from this vendor list.  Include detail on how other local produce suppliers can be added to the list, and the process and requirements to do business with the vendor.

Seasonal Menu Cycles

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Health Councils

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Recipes