Local Food Procurement
Local Food Procurement and Education for Your School, District, and Community
SGA works with schools and districts interested in combining comprehensive farm-to-school educational programming with strategies for procuring healthy, locally and sustainably raised food for school lunch programs. SGA’s diverse staff and consultant team includes procurement specialists, trained classroom teachers, medical doctors, registered dieticians, sustainable agriculture experts, and program specialists.
Explore these ways to connect your district or school to Fresh from the Farm:
– Fresh from the Farm educational programming, including curriculum and field-based, experiential activities
– Teacher Training on Fresh from the Farm curriculum and program activities
– Local, sustainable food procurement for school lunches, including direct links to growers and local farm food distributors
– In-school promotions, marketing and communications strategies centered on healthy eating, local food, and local farms
– Parent Education focusing on extending healthy eating to the home
– Farm Direct local food basket purchasing for families at your school
