Food Service Directors

Quick ideas to incorporate Maryland-grown products

• Offer whole fresh fruits/vegetables
• Feature a food or specific ingredient on your menu, on a salad bar, or in a recipe
• Offer free samples in the classroom or cafeteria
• Conduct a nutrition education activity with a food in the cafeteria or classroom
• Invite farmer to speak, offer, and display foods in the cafeteria
• Invite a friend, colleague, parent, or anyone who grows or has an interest in local foods to speak or display foods in your schools
  

Procurement Resources

• Local Food Procurement Tips For School Dining Services
• USDA Resources for Food Professionals
• Farm to School Field Guide for Food Service Directors
• Decision Tree: How will you bring local foods into the cafeteria with your next food purchase?​
  
• Planning for Farm to School Success- Finding and Buying Local Foods Webinar
  
• Planning for Farm to School Success- Farm to School Menu Planning Webinar