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From Farm to Fork

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From Farm to Fork. Getting There Together. Tennessee School Nutrition Program. What we Know. We have farmers/growers. We have buyers. We have community partners. We have questions and concerns. We can work together to find the answers. Procurement for Farm to School.

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  1. From Farm to Fork Getting There Together Tennessee School Nutrition Program

  2. What we Know • We have farmers/growers. • We have buyers. • We have community partners. • We have questions and concerns. • We can work together to find the answers.

  3. Procurement for Farm to School • Focus – bringing local products in • Opportunity – find ways to bring in local products within SNP regulations

  4. Potential Produce Purchases Based on Per Child Expenses School Year 2010-2011

  5. Projected Purchases Statewide • Total Produce =$25,540,200.00 • Total Local Produce = $621,082.00 • Based on data 2010-2011 School Year

  6. Projected Spending per Child • Annual Total Produce = $26.94 • Annual Local Produce = $ 0.66 • Based on data from 2010-2011 School Year

  7. Regulations • 7 CFR 210.21 • 7 CFR 3016 and 7 CFR 3019 • Final Regulation – Geographic Preference Option • FNS Policy Memos: • SP 02-2010 (general procurement) • SP 18-2011 (geographic preference) • SP 32-2009 (school gardens)

  8. Two Procurement Methods • Formal – greater than • Informal – less than

  9. Informal Procurement

  10. Lets Talk! • Buyer vs. Seller

  11. FORMAL PROCUREMENT

  12. Challenges • There is NO one-size-fits-all model • Work with state agency • Develop clear product descriptions • Plan school menus • Establish distribution • Be prepared to re-evaluate

  13. Addressing the Challenges • Confusing regulations – consult FNS, the state agency and review resources

  14. Addressing the Challenges • Miscommunication – Work to learn the language of both sides

  15. Addressing the Challenges • Inconsistent local supply – plan for freshness considering the seasons

  16. Addressing the Challenges • Dealing with multiple farmers – can be a blessing but should be managed

  17. Addressing the Challenges • Traceability – work with vendor to ensure “local” products are tagged

  18. Addressing the Challenges • Costs – can you balance the budget?

  19. Conclusion • There is no MAGIC bullet – but there are so many opportunities. “Success does not come to you – you go to it” • Marva Collins