Supporting Research
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A new, first-of-its-kind report spotlights a growing movement of pioneering school districts using their massive purchasing power to provide plant-forward, climate-friendly food that is healthier for students and the planet. The new report from Friends of the Earth, which includes...Read more
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The Upper Midwest Regional Learning Lab (UMRLL) is an innovative project initiated by School Food FOCUS with seven public school districts to change their procurement practices and improve the quality of the food served. This experiment asks, “Can...Read more
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This comprehensive guide prepared by the USDA's Food and Nutrition Services covers the ins, the outs, the how-tos, FAQs and best practices for local procurement in schools. Read the guide: "Procuring Local Foods for Child Nutrition Programs" (USDA Food...Read more
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In this report, School Food Focus has provided the backdrop to study K-12 school food supply chain growth and innovation. The research captured in this report sought to illuminate the dynamics that influence the use of fruits and vegetables...Read more
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This report adds more depth to Pew's 2011 report, "Big Chicken." This report takes a closer look at the highly integrated contract production system, which in many respects is unique to this industry, and what it means for the environment and the...Read more
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This excellent primer prepared for School Food FOCUS is a comprehensive and detailed guide to the use of geographic preference (GP), the purchases of local, minimally processed foods, in school food procurement. It offers a "plain language" translation of GP regulation and details about complying with...Read more
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