Case Studies & Feasibility Analysis

A Salad Bar Featuring Organic Choices: Revitalizing the School Nutrtion Program Paul Flock, Cheryl Petra, Vanessa Ruddy, Joseph Peterangelo

Tue, Apr 1st, 2003

Bend LaPine Schools Farm to School Program Mylen Bohle

Thu, Feb 1st, 2007

Farm to school is seen as a central Oregon niche marketing opportunity, where produce is available to the Bend LaPine schools well after the Bend Farmers Market closes for the season.

Cooking with Kids Case Study Patricia Thonney and Erica Reinhardt

Wed, Nov 30th, -0001

Cooking With Kids Case Study. Thonney, Patricia and Erica Reinhardt. Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University 2004. (PDF)

Cooking with Kids: Case Study

Thu, Dec 1st, -0001

Executive Summary of the Results of the Michigan Food Service Directors Survey

Thu, Dec 1st, -0001

Executive Summary of the results of the Michigan Food Service Directors survey. (76KB, Word Document.)

Farm to School Report: Feasibility Study for Boston Public Schools

Sat, Dec 1st, 2007

In 2006 The Food Project (TFP) began conversations with the Director of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) for the Boston Public Schools (BPS), Helen Mont-Ferguson, to discuss the possibility of incorporating fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables into meals served in the BPS. These conversations illuminated a number of barriers that currently discourage procurement of locally grown fruits, vegetables and other healthy food products by FNS. However, what also emerged in these discussions was a strong interest and enthusiasm by food service staff and leadership for such a change to food service operations in the BPS.

Farm to School: Case Studies and Resources for Success Compiled by Alison Harmon

Mon, Dec 1st, 2003

A case study of the farm to school project in Kentucky (p. 35). (PDF)

Farm to School: Case Studies and Resources for Success Compiled by Alison Harmon

Mon, Dec 1st, 2003

A case study of the Cooking with Kids Program and Farm to School Project in Santa Fe (page 11-13). (PDF)

Farm to School: Case Studies and Resources for Success Compiled by Alison Harmon

Mon, Dec 1st, 2003

A case study of the farm to school project in New York (p. 43). (PDF)

Farm to School: Case Studies and Resources for Success Compiled by Alison Harmon

Mon, Dec 1st, 2003

A case study of the farm to school project initiated by the North Florida Marketing Cooperative (pages 30-33). (PDF)

Farm to School: Case Studies and Resources for Success Compiled by Alison Harmon

Thu, Jan 1st, 2004

A case study of the farm to school project in Vermont (p. 19). (PDF)

Farm to School: Case Studies and Resources for Success Compiled by Alison Harmon

Thu, Jan 1st, 2004

A case study of the farm to school project in Pennsylvania (p. 37). (PDF)

Farm-to-school program provides learning experience Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems

Thu, Jan 1st, 2004

With childhood obesity on the rise, parents are paying more attention to what their children eat at school. The Wisconsin Homegrown Lunch project is working with Chavez, Lincoln and Shorewood Elementary Schools in Madison to bring fresh, locally grown produce to school lunchrooms which should please both parents and kids.

Going Local: Paths to Success for Farm to School Programs Anupama Joshi, Marion Kalb and Moira Beery

Thu, Feb 1st, 2007

A brand new resource from the National Farm to School Program, Center for Food & Justice, Occidental College and the Community Food Security Coalition. With case studies from eight states - California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hamphire, North Carolina, and Oregon, the publication provides a snapshot of the diverse ways in which farm to school is making a difference nationwide.

GROWING LOCAL: Expanding the Western North Carolina Food and Farm Economy Laura D. Kirby, Charlie Jackson, and Allison Perrett

Sat, Sep 1st, 2007

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project released the results of a multi-year feasibility study that looks at the potential for increasing local consumption of Western North Carolina- grown food and farm products.

It's a win-win situation The Extension Connection

Wed, Nov 30th, -0001

A movement is afoot to improve the economic stability of Iowa's small farmers while improving the long-term health of school children. It's a win-win initiative called "farm to school."

Massachusetts: Sowing the Seeds in Farms and Schools

Mon, Jan 1st, 2007

A case study of the Massachusetts Farm to School Program in "Going Local: Paths to Success for Farm to School Programs" (pg 12)

New Hampshire Farm to School Get Smart Eat Local 10-District Project Case Study NH Farm to School Program

Fri, Dec 1st, 2006

New Hampshire: Get Smart, Eat Local, A is for Apples Anupama Joshi, Marion Kalb and Moira Beery

Mon, Jan 1st, 2007

New Hampshire Case Study in "Going Local: Paths to Success for Farm to School Programs (pg 17)

New Mexico Farm to School case study Compiled by Alison Harmon

Thu, Dec 1st, -0001

Three Santa Fe public schools are participating in this project, two elementary and one high school. One of the elementary schools has a salad bar every day. The meal at this site includes a meat entree three times a week and a vegetarian item twice a week. The other elementary school offers a side salad of mixed greens, sunflower sprouts, and other seasonal items with lunch. The high school has a separate salad bar; students have the choice of the salad bar or a hot lunch.

New on the Menu

Thu, Dec 1st, -0001

Twelve page summary of the 2005-06 Abernethy Elementary Farm to School project coordinated by Ecotrust.

NH Farm to School Program Highlights: Our First Three Years

Thu, Dec 1st, -0001

Connecting New Hampshire farms and schools by integrating production, school food procurement, and school curriculum.

Synopsis of the North Carolina Farm to School Program

Thu, Feb 9th, 2006

The Farm-to-School Program is getting fresh locally grown produce from the farmers directly to the schools. This program was formed through a partnership with the Markets and Food Distribution Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and the Department of Defense.

The Abernethy Scratch Kitchen Model Baseline Assessment Karrie Stevens Thomas

Fri, Dec 1st, 2006

The Crunch Lunch Manual Renata Brillinger, Jeri Ohmart, and Gail Feenstra

Sat, Mar 1st, 2003

A case study of the Davis Joint Unified School District Farmers Market Salad Bar Pilot Program and a Fiscal Analysis Model

The Spork Report- Increasing the supply and consumption of local foods in Portland Public Schools. Multnomah Food Policy Council

Mon, Jun 6th, 2005

Tracing the Chain: An In-Depth Look at the University of Montana Dr. Neva Hassanein

Sun, Dec 3rd, 2006

Dr. Neva Hassanein, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies, and 10 graduate students, followed the food chain of the University of Montana Farm to College program's purchases of local and regional food for campus dining halls and retail outlets. The research team looked at the social, economic, and transportation-related benefits and challenges associated with supporting local agricultural economic development. Some of these findings span across all types of Farm to Cafeteria programs in Montana, including Farm to School.View the Executive Summary Below.

Unlocking the Food Buying Potential of Montana Drs. Fraser McLeay and Nicola Barron

Sat, Dec 10th, 2005

Drs. Fraser Mcleay and Nicola Barron analyzed Montana's public institutional food service markets, and Montana's food and agricultural producers' capacity to serve those markets. Their final report, Unlocking the Food Buying Potential of Montana's Public Institutions Towards a Montana-based Food Economy, calls Montana public institutions an important stepping stone for Montana food producers to tap into the broader food service market. It also describes the need for investment in food system infrastructure to meet the needs of these markets. The Executive Summary of the report is available here.

West Coast Direct Marketing Summit Presentations Available Agricultural Marketing Service

Mon, Aug 31st, 2009

USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today released West Coast Direct Marketing Summit: Case Study Presentations. These presentations were made at The Direct Farm Marketing Summit: Developing Sustainable Foodsheds to Enhance Food Access and Nutrition, which brought together government agencies, nonprofit organizations and farmers to investigate ways farmers can sell directly to the public.