The California Organic Food and Farm Procurement Resources are intended to support school nutrition service staff that are seeking to incorporate high-quality, local and organic options into their menus. These lists feature a wide range of organic items available to California nutrition service teams, including fruits, vegetables, grains, poultry, meats, and dairy.
By adding organic foods to school menus, nutrition service teams can promote nourishing eating habits among students, fostering a healthier future for the next generation and our planet. You can read more about the benefits of serving organic food here.
To learn more about effective strategies for increasing organic school food offerings, please visit Friends of the Earth’s Organic School Food Roadmap. This practical “how to” guide is designed to assist school food service teams in making informed organic purchasing decisions.