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The Approved Supplier Program provides an alternate pathway for producers traditionally marginalized by the process and reduces costs associated with third-party food safety certification. Farmers of all scales are encouraged to sell their locally grown produce to...
Over the past year, Pacific Coast Producers has been partnering with the Culinary Institute of America Healthy Kids Collaborative, school foodservice chefs in California and Texas, and with kid-customers to develop 14 new school breakfast and lunch recipes. These...
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Urban School Food Alliance Releases 2025 Annual Report: The State of Urban School Nutrition
Feb 23, 2026
Washington, D.C. – February 23, 2026 – The Urban School Food Alliance (USFA), a national coalition of the...
USFA Co-Presents Innovation Awards at National Farm to School Conference
Dec 16, 2025
Big congratulations to our 2025 Farm to School Innovation Award winners!...
Food Service Director: 2026 FAME Award winners announced
Nov 21, 2025
Congratulations to Ken Yant, the executive director of school nutrition at Gwinnett County Public Schools in...
Urban School Food Alliance Launches District Pilot Project to Revolutionize School Food Procurement for Healthier Meals
Oct 11, 2025
Efficient procurement serves as a powerful lever for driving meaningful outcomes in school nutrition programs....