Wisconsin Farm to School - Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems
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<strong>Wisconsin</strong><br />
<strong>Farm</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>School</strong>:<br />
Toolkit <strong>for</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Nutrition Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
WISCONSIN<br />
June 2013<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Farm</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>School</strong>: Toolkit <strong>for</strong> <strong>School</strong> Nutrition Direc<strong>to</strong>rs 1
The <strong>Center</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Integrated</strong> <strong>Agricultural</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> (CIAS) is a research center <strong>for</strong> sustainable<br />
agriculture in the College of <strong>Agricultural</strong> and Life Sciences, University of <strong>Wisconsin</strong>-Madison. CIAS<br />
brings <strong>to</strong>gether university faculty, producers, policy makers and others <strong>to</strong> conduct research,<br />
curriculum and program development projects at the intersection of farming practices, farm<br />
profitability, the environment and rural vitality. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, visit www.cias.wisc.edu or call<br />
608-262-5200.<br />
The <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Public Health, Chronic<br />
Disease Prevention Unit, works <strong>to</strong> lead strategic public health ef<strong>for</strong>ts <strong>to</strong> prevent and control obesity<br />
and chronic disease through policy, environmental and systems changes that support regular physical<br />
activity and good nutrition. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, visit www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/physical-activity/.<br />
The <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Division<br />
of <strong>Agricultural</strong> Development works <strong>to</strong> grow <strong>Wisconsin</strong> agriculture and related commerce.<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong>’s $59 billion agriculture and food sec<strong>to</strong>r accounts <strong>for</strong> 10 percent of the jobs in the state.<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, visit www.datcp.wi.gov.<br />
The <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Department of Public Instruction (DPI) <strong>School</strong> Nutrition Team works <strong>to</strong> ensure<br />
a strong nutritional foundation that supports learning and development <strong>for</strong> all students through<br />
statewide leadership, guidance, partnership and advocacy. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, please visit<br />
fns.dpi.wi.gov.<br />
Special thanks <strong>to</strong> the C.S. Mott Group <strong>for</strong> Sustainable Food <strong>Systems</strong> at Michigan State University.<br />
This resource builds on their publication: Marketing Michigan Products <strong>to</strong> <strong>School</strong>s: A Step-by-Step<br />
Guide.<br />
This publication was supported by a grant from the <strong>Center</strong>s <strong>for</strong> Disease Control and Prevention<br />
(CDC) 3U58DP001997-01S3. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not<br />
necessarily reflect the official views of the CDC, the Department of Health and Human Services or<br />
the federal government.<br />
Original publication date: Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2011. Updated June 2013.<br />
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Contents<br />
Overview........................................................................................................................ 1<br />
About this <strong>to</strong>olkit.............................................................................................. 1<br />
What is <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Farm</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>School</strong>?......................................................................... 1<br />
Get started...................................................................................................................... 3<br />
Tool: <strong>School</strong> nutrition direc<strong>to</strong>r survey................................................................... 3<br />
Tool: <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Farm</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>School</strong> frequently asked questions......................................... 3<br />
Tool: Seasonal availability of <strong>Wisconsin</strong> fruits and vegetables........................................ 3<br />
Licensing and labeling requirements........................................................................ 3<br />
Tool: Licensing, labeling and regulation requirements in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>............................... 3<br />
Food safety...................................................................................................... 4<br />
Tool: On-farm food safety in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> food service personnel................................. 5<br />
Tool: Food safety success s<strong>to</strong>ry (Viroqua)............................................................... 5<br />
Community engagement...................................................................................... 5<br />
Tool: “<strong>Farm</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>School</strong> 101” powerpoint................................................................. 6<br />
Tool: <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Farm</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>School</strong> overview.............................................................. 6<br />
Locate and purchase local foods.................................................................................... 8<br />
Identify potential product sources........................................................................... 8<br />
Tool: <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Farm</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>School</strong> Producer Direc<strong>to</strong>ry................................................. 8<br />
Invite potential vendors <strong>to</strong> submit bids..................................................................... 9<br />
Tool: Tracking document <strong>for</strong> local bids.................................................................10<br />
Tool: Sample bid sheet with scoring.....................................................................12<br />
Tool: Sample letter <strong>to</strong> local vendor......................................................................13<br />
Tool: Producer survey.....................................................................................13<br />
Tool: Product availability and pricing...................................................................13<br />
Meet with vendor(s) <strong>to</strong> negotiate details..................................................................13<br />
Tool: New vendor meeting checklist....................................................................13<br />
Tool: Servings <strong>to</strong> pounds calcula<strong>to</strong>r.....................................................................13<br />
Tool: Food Buying Guide <strong>for</strong> Child Nutrition Programs............................................13<br />
Tool: Pecks <strong>to</strong> Pounds.....................................................................................13<br />
Tool: Sample purchasing agreement.....................................................................13<br />
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Incorporate local foods.................................................................................................14<br />
Explore menu options........................................................................................14<br />
Tool: List of recommended kitchen equipment <strong>for</strong> light processing...............................14<br />
Tool: List of recommended kitchen equipment <strong>for</strong> from-scratch cooking........................14<br />
Tool: Guide <strong>to</strong> salad bars..................................................................................15<br />
Tool: Fresh fruit and vegetable bars: Production log.................................................15<br />
Tool: Harvest of the Month sample calendar..........................................................16<br />
Work with staff ...............................................................................................16<br />
Promote your program.................................................................................................17<br />
Tool: Sample flyer—Where does your food come from?............................................17<br />
Tool: Template flyer—Where does your food come from?..........................................17<br />
Tool: <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Farm</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>School</strong> logo...................................................................17<br />
Tool: Sample promotion letter <strong>for</strong> staff and parents..................................................17<br />
Tool: Sample school menus promoting local food and/or harvest of the month................18<br />
Tool: Berkeley Unified <strong>School</strong> District menu..........................................................18<br />
Tool: Youth get active with school lunch success s<strong>to</strong>ry (Viroqua)..................................19<br />
Educate students...........................................................................................................20<br />
Tool: <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Model Academic Standards <strong>for</strong> Nutrition..........................................20<br />
Tool: <strong>School</strong> composting guide...........................................................................20<br />
Tool: Got Dirt? Youth garden <strong>to</strong>olkit...................................................................21<br />
Tool: Got Veggies? Garden-based nutrition education curriculum.................................21<br />
Tool: Nutritious, Delicious, <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.................................................................21<br />
Tool: The Hayride: A resource <strong>for</strong> educational farm field trips.....................................21<br />
Tool: Food education resources..........................................................................21<br />
Evaluate your work.......................................................................................................22<br />
Tool: Local purchasing tracking <strong>to</strong>ol....................................................................22<br />
Tool: <strong>Farm</strong> <strong>to</strong> school evaluation <strong>to</strong>olkit.................................................................22<br />
Build sustainability.......................................................................................................23<br />
Tool: Model wellness policy language <strong>for</strong> schools....................................................23<br />
Tool: <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>School</strong> Board Association local purchasing policy article........................23<br />
Additional resources.....................................................................................................24<br />
Acknowledgements.......................................................................................................25<br />
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