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OK Survey of Institutional Food Service Providers (Page 4 of 7)14b. Did you see an increase in fruit and vegetable consumption by consumers whenserving locally produces foods?□ Yes □ No14c. Would you buy products from local producers again?□ Yes □ No □ Not Sure14d. If no, please describe why (check all that apply):□□□□□Inconsistent qualityNot reliableToo much effortPriceOther: please describe why __________________________________15. Please check information that would be helpful for you in making local food purchasingdecisions. Check all that apply.□□□□□□Information on local food programs from around the countryLists of suppliers and products for local sourcesHealth and Safety information of local foodsRegulatory information:(What are the rules about buying foods direct from farmers? Is it legal?)Assistance in developing a system for buying from multiple sourcesAssistance/research on consumers’ vegetable & fruit serving preferences inyour institution16. I would purchase food directly from a local producer (grower/farmer) if price andquality were competitive and a source was available.Farm Conclusions to School and Sample RecommendationsTools and Resources□□□□□Strongly AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeUncertain17. I would purchase locally produced foods if the Oklahoma Office of CentralPurchasing offered local foods as a part of their contract services.□□□Strongly AgreeAgreeDisagreewww.farmtoschool.org 99