Resources for Producers

For Producers

Resources for Farm to School Producers

Everything you need to start selling your products to Oregon schools and Child Nutrition Programs. Whether you're exploring the school market for the first time or looking to expand existing relationships, we have guidance on licensing, food safety, procurement, and funding to help you succeed.

Farmer showing her plants to students
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Explore Producer Resources

Browse our resource categories designed to support different stages of your farm to school journey.

School Market

School Market 101

Understand how the school food market works — from federal meal programs and procurement methods to what School Nutrition Directors need and how much schools spend per meal. Start here if you're new to selling to schools.

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Selling to Schools

Selling to Schools

Learn to speak school food, build relationships with School Nutrition Directors, navigate micropurchasing, and position your products for success in the school marketplace.

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Crop planning

Crop Planning

Align your growing season with the school calendar, plan for volume and consistency, and learn which products work best for school kitchens with limited equipment and storage.

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Licenses and Food Safety

Licenses & Food Safety

Find out which licenses your operation needs, understand food safety requirements by product category, and get your On-Farm Food Safety Plan ready for site visits.

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Marketing and promotion

Marketing & Promotion

Promote your products to school buyers, create a product availability sheet, get listed on Oregon Harvest for Schools, and tell your farm's story in ways that resonate with schools and students.

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funding

Funding

Explore Oregon-specific and national grant programs that support producers selling to schools — from ODA equipment grants to USDA value-added producer grants and beyond.

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Regional coordinator with school staff

Connect with Your Regional Coordinator

Oregon's Regional Procurement Coordinators can help you connect with school nutrition staff that are already buying from local farms. Find your local coordinator to get started.

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