NYS Farm to School At a Glance
Discover how our education and resources can empower you and contribute to a thriving community.
Cornell Farm to School equips SFAs to increase local purchasing and strengthen meal programs through local procurement, bid development, culinary training, menu planning, local food promotion, and tracking.
Cornell Farm to School equips educators to share their knowledge across the classroom, cafeteria, and community through professional development; turnkey educational resources including lesson plans and toolkits that integrate farm to school concepts; experiential learning collaborations; and program evaluation.
Cornell Farm to School helps NY producers access and thrive in institutional markets through product development support, navigating complex bids and procurement regulations, understanding and meeting institutional and food safety requirements, and expanding sales to schools, colleges, and other agencies.
Featured Programs
Farm to School webinars and recordings on topics including local procurement, the 30% NY Initiative, buying local beef, and more.
"Pathways to Progress: Evaluating the Growth and Impact of the 30% NY Initiative, 2023-24" analyzes the procurement data of School Food Authorities that qualified for the 30% New York State Initiative during the 2023-24 school year (SY).
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