Provides an at a glance calendar to help School Food Buyers successfully procure food from Colorado Producers
As many School Meal Operators are well aware, there is a lot of planning that happens to ensure their students are able to eat a school meal. So much of this planning is happening months in advance of that meal being served! And guess what, many of our producers are also planning months in advance! All this means is that it is incredibly important to start conversations and building relationships now, as that will support a successful and sustainable farm to school program.
Sometimes, the process of adding local products into your school meal program may feel daunting at times. And it may feel as if you don’t know when to start reaching out to producers. This calendar is designed to give you a quick overview of this process, and to also show you that this is something that can span multiple school years.
Remember – progress moves at the speed of trust, and trust comes from relationships! Start those conversations now!