Provides an at-a-glance for how schools procure and ideal timelines.
As many Agricultural Producers are well aware, there is a lot of planning that happens to ensure the product you are growing, raising, or producing ends up on our plates. So much of this planning is happening many months in advance of that item being eaten! And guess what, many of our School Meal Operators 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 the process of creating consistent and sustainable market channels when working with schools.
Sometimes, the process of selling to schools may feel daunting at times. And it may feel as if you don’t know when to start reaching out to school meal operators. 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!