Procurement is the process of purchasing goods and services. Local procurement enables schools to provide quality, nutritious food while an increase of local farmers benefit economically.
Local Purchasing and Procurement Online Course
To learn more about Local Purchasing and Procurement and its connection to Farm to School – enroll in the Local Purchasing and Procurement online course! COMING FALL 2024.Course objectives include:- Describe school lunch in NC, nutrition, and portion funding
- Demonstrate local food promotion in the school cafeteria, including marketing, posters, taste tests, etc.
- Explain different ways for procuring local food in school cafeterias
- Outline Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Local Purchasing and Procurement Resources
Farm to Cafeteria is the process of facilitating and procuring locally grown, GAP-certified produce, meat, and seafood from a grower into the school. This may be a part of the school lunch program but also a part of Alternative Breakfast or the fresh fruit and vegetable program.
