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NY Survey of K-12 Food Service Directors (Page 10 of 11)Farm to Conclusions School Sample and Tools Recommendationsand Resources__ Transportation costs are lower__ Local purchases result in good public relations__ Schools can purchase variable quantities__ Schools can purchase special varieties__ Other: _________________________________________ In my opinion, there are no benefits to serving local food in my district28. What would motivate you to increase the use of local foods in your district?(Please select all that apply)__ More products available partially processed(baby carrots, salad mix, chopped onions, etc.)__ More products available canned or frozen__ Assurances of food safety__ More producers in area from whom to purchase__ One place to order from multiple farmers (I.e., farmer cooperatives)__ Farmers contacting me and showing me their products__Regulations that make it easier to purchase directly from farmers__ Financial incentives for purchasing local food__ Additional facilities and/or equipment in the school district to prepare food__ Additional food service staff__Programs for food service staff to increase culinary skills__ Interest from parents or community member__ Classroom teaching about local foods and agriculture__ Support from district board of education__ Other: __________________________________________________29. What concerns do you have about purchasing local foods? (Please select all thatapply.)__ Quality__ Food safety__ Adequacy of supply__ Reliability of supply__ Ordering procedures__ Payment procedures__ Delivery consideration__ Seasonal availability of New York fruits and vegetables__Potential threat to relationship with usual vendor__ Product costs__ Consistency of packaging__ Other: __________________________________________________94 Bearing Fruit: Farm to School Evaluation Resources and Recommendations