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K-12 Food Service Directors Needs Assessment (Page 5 of 6)Developed seasonal menus or recipes using local foods?_____Interested _____Have Done ______Not InterestedAre there any other steps besides these that you’ve taken to increase you use of localproduce?In your opinion, what barriers are there, if any, to your district’s ability to purchasefruits and vegetables from your area? (e.g. concern about cost, location, optionsprovided by distributor, etc.)School and CommunityDoes your school hold any harvest, farm, or food system events? If so, what sorts ofactivities are involved?Does your districts wellness or nutrition policy include… (please check all that apply)_____Restrictions on food served in vending machines?_____A soda ban on campus?_____Specifi c s on allowable competitive foods?_____Specifi c s on foods allowed in fund-raisers or class parties?_____Specifi c s on foods children can bring to school?_____An emphasis on locally grown/produced food?Farm Conclusions to School and Sample RecommendationsTools and ResourcesDoes your school have a wellness committee? YES_____ NO_____Are there other committees working on nutrition and food service issues? (e.g. parentassociation) YES_____ NO_____Are you included in any of these committees? YES______ NO______How would you describe administrative, school board, and community support forpurchasing local products?www.farmtoschool.org 119