Current Participants
What are ways that you market/promote your Farm to School program? • Social media • Menu signs • School website • N ewsletters
Program participants from Years 1 and 2 were surveyed about
30% Incentive Program Participant Testimonials
their experience with the NY 30% Incentive Program and they have provided
some valuable tips and resources. Here are some of the highlights!
“We worked with a local artist to develop Harvest of the month posters, newsletters and infographics. We participate in the NY Thursday menu campaign.” “Go for it! Most of the products are readily available now and with just a little extra paperwork to track dairy purchases, this program is worth it! Farm to School benefits the lives of students, their families and our farmers! Best of all - it is sustainable, which benefits our society.”
Why did you choose to participate in the 30% incentive program? • Help local farmers • Increased reimbursement • Local quality products • Incorporating NY grown foods • Educate students about local agriculture • More environmentally friendly purchases What resources did you use to help you participate? • Farm to School Coordinators and Partners • Cornell Cooperative Extension • BOCES
How did you find products to meet the 30% incentive program? • Networking with local vendors • Farm to School Coordinators • Farm to School partners • Reaching out to local farmers directly
- Bridget O’Brien Wood, SNS Buffalo City Public Schools
• Cornell / BOCES • NYSNA resources • Distributor sales representative
What advice, tips, or best practices would you give to directors that are considering the 30% incentive program? • Get out into the community • Start small • Talk to other districts • Utilize Farm to School Coordinators • Track everything/keep records • Invest in some big purchases (meat and cheese) • Use what you have • Have fun!
" Read labels and shop local." - Pam Drumm, Bradford CSD
What is the TOP selling Farm to School menu item that students enjoy the most? • Beef hot dogs • NY apples • Roasted potatoes
“Sourcing and Buying as much local product as I could and collaborating with our Farm to table coordinator, also bridging the gap with local farmers and other entrepreneurs in the area.”
- Lateef Clark Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD
• Milk/ Y ogurt/ C heese • Chicken Mac & Cheese • Buffalo Chicken Dip • Meatloaf • Sweet corn • Local ice cream
“We team up with other organizations such as the Rural Health network of South Central NY/ Food and Health Network and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County.”
“Keep records and have fun with it.” - Joan Coleman, Whitesville CSD
- Annie Hudock, Broome Tioga BOCES
65% of respondents received grants or other funding to support Farm to school initiatives!
Photos credit: Rural Health Network of South Central NY as part of the Broome-Tioga BOCES Rock on Cafe Farm to School Program & NYSNA Member Districts
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