USDA Cooperative Agreement
Procurement Practices In School Meals: Making Real Change Work For Healthier Meals
Project Overview
USDA Cooperative Agreement Resources
Advisory Procurement Work Group Members
Inaugural Meeting Summary
On February 21 and 22, 2024, USFA held the inaugural Advisory Procurement Workgroup meeting as a part of the USDA Cooperative Agreement Grant Project. To view the Advisory Procurement Workgroup Meeting Summary, please click the button below.
Cooperative Agreement Objectives
60-Day Technical Report
The 60-day Technical Report for USFA’s USDA Cooperative Agreement was completed after the inaugural in-person Advisory Procurement Workgroup meeting. This report highlights the collaborative relationships that define this project, the top 6 pain points of school food procurement identified by the Advisory Procurement Workgroup, a snapshot of USFA’s long-term and short-term project goals, an executive summary of project progress, and much more. To view the 60-Day Technical Report, please click the button below.
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