Can schools, ECE centers, or family child cares buy food directly from local farmers?
- Yes! The goal of the Farm to School and Early Care grant program is to help schools, ECE centers, and family child cares serve more Minnesota grown and raised foods to students and children and build relationships in their local community. See the fact sheets below for more information about legal local food purchasing.
Can schools, ECE centers, or family child cares buy from a local food hub or aggregator?
- Yes. An aggregator is an entity that combines and distributes products from multiple farmers. Aggregators need to have a food handler license from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Ask them to list their license number on your invoice.
What are good food safety questions to ask farmers?
- Having a conversation with a farmer is a great way to learn about their food safety practices and ensure the produce you receive is grown, harvested, and packaged using best food safety practices. The resources below have a list of questions you can ask farmers and helpful things to listen for when having a conversation:
I am ready to learn about buying local. Where can I find more information, resources, and support?
- There are several agencies and organizations that collaborate to support Farm to School and Early Care in Minnesota.
Food safety questions and resources
Can schools, ECE centers, or family child cares buy food directly from local farmers?
- Yes! The goal of the Farm to School and Early Care grant program is to help schools, ECE centers, and family child cares serve more Minnesota grown and raised foods to students and children and build relationships in their local community. See the fact sheets below for more information about legal local food purchasing.
Can schools, ECE centers, or family child cares buy from a local food hub or aggregator?
- Yes. An aggregator is an entity that combines and distributes products from multiple farmers. Aggregators need to have a food handler license from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Ask them to list their license number on your invoice.
What are good food safety questions to ask farmers?
- Having a conversation with a farmer is a great way to learn about their food safety practices and ensure the produce you receive is grown, harvested, and packaged using best food safety practices. The resources below have a list of questions you can ask farmers and helpful things to listen for when having a conversation:
I am ready to learn about buying local. Where can I find more information, resources, and support?
- There are several agencies and organizations that collaborate to support Farm to School and Early Care in Minnesota.
Can schools, ECE centers, or family child cares buy food directly from local farmers?
- Yes! The goal of the Farm to School and Early Care grant program is to help schools, ECE centers, and family child cares serve more Minnesota grown and raised foods to students and children and build relationships in their local community. See the fact sheets below for more information about legal local food purchasing.
Can schools, ECE centers, or family child cares buy from a local food hub or aggregator?
- Yes. An aggregator is an entity that combines and distributes products from multiple farmers. Aggregators need to have a food handler license from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Ask them to list their license number on your invoice.
What are good food safety questions to ask farmers?
- Having a conversation with a farmer is a great way to learn about their food safety practices and ensure the produce you receive is grown, harvested, and packaged using best food safety practices. The resources below have a list of questions you can ask farmers and helpful things to listen for when having a conversation:
I am ready to learn about buying local. Where can I find more information, resources, and support?
- There are several agencies and organizations that collaborate to support Farm to School and Early Care in Minnesota.
