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Survey of K-12 Food Service Providers in Michigan (Page 6 of 6)Farm to Conclusions School Sample and Tools Recommendationsand Resources22. What barriers could stop you from purchasing foods directly from local producers?(Check all that apply)__ Federal and state procurement regulations (School food services must enter intoformal contract for any purchases over a certain amount)__ Institutional (internal) purchasing policies__ Lack of local producers in area from whom to purchase__ Other Regulations__ Lack of products available during certain time of the year__ Safety__ Budget__ Convenience (one-stop shopping)__ Lack facilities to handle fresh produce/uncooked bulk meat, etc.__ Lack staffing to prep fresh produce/uncooked bulk meat, etc.__ Other: __________________________________________________________23. Please check information that would be helpful for you in making local foodpurchasing decisions. Check all that apply.__ Information on local food programs from around the country__ Lists of suppliers and products for local sources__ Health and Safety information of local foods__ Regulatory information (What are the rules about buying foods direct from farmers?Is it legal?)__ Assistance in developing a system for buying from multiple sources__ Assistance with marketing techniques for expanding the palate of children__ Other24. Are you interested in connecting your institution with a local farmer?__ Very interested__ Somewhat interested__ Neutral__ Not very interested__ Not interested25. Thank you for taking time to fill out this survey. Your participation is very importantto us. If you have any additional comments regarding this survey or purchasinglocally produced foods, feel free to write them here.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Adapted from “Survey of K-12 Food Service Providers in Michigan” Izumi BT, Rostant OS, Moss MJ, HammMW. Results from the 2004 Michigan Farm-to-School Survey, J Sch Health 2006 May; 76(5) 169-74.108 Bearing Fruit: Farm to School Evaluation Resources and Recommendations