Farm to School Procurement Checklist
This practical checklist supports school nutrition leaders to source California-grown fruits and vegetables while remaining compliant with procurement requirements. It covers key steps—from internal planning and purchasing methods to delivery, documentation, and food safety—so you can build lasting partnerships with local farmers.
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Thank you to the CDFA Office of Farm to Fork for contributing to this publication.
Funding for the Farm to School Procurement Checklist is made possible by a grant from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
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April 16 2026
