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NY Survey of K-12 Food Service Directors (Page 7 of 11)Making the Connection with Local FoodsFor the purpose of this study, local foods are considered those foods grown in NewYork.23. Many school food service directors purchase local foods either directly from afarmer or from their usual vendor. Have you ever purchased local foods?__ Yes __ Not that I know of (SKIP TO QUESTION 26)23a. If yes, please indicate which of the following local foods you have purchasedeither directly from a farmer or through a vendor. Please also indicateany local foods you have not yet knowingly purchased, but are interest inpurchasing.Local Vegetables Farmer VendorBeans, greenBeans, dryBeetsBroccoliCabbage, greenCabbage, redCarrotsCauliflowerCornCucumbersLettuceOnionsPeppersPotatoes, bakingPotatoes, small or“salt”Squash, summerSquash, winterTomatoesOther:Not yet,but interestedFarm Conclusions to School and Sample RecommendationsTools and ResourcesLocal Fruits Farmer VendorApplesBlueberriesNot yet,but interestedwww.farmtoschool.org 91