2015“FARM TO SCHOOL – OPEN SOMETHING GREAT” INITITIATVE

School Name & Address Click here to enter text.

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  1. How many times did you purchase locally grown produce in the last school year? Click here to enter text.
  2. How many different growers did you purchase from last year? Click here to enter text.
  3. Is this an increase or decrease from the previous year? Choose an item.
  4. Please complete the table below based on last year’s local purchases: (please add more sheets as necessary)

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  1. Did you utilize “geographic preference” in the bid process to procure locally? Click here to enter text.
  2. Please indicate the issues you see as the biggest hindrance to buying local?(price, delivery/timeliness, processing, food safety, sourcing, quality, other)Click here to enter text.
  3. What are the most positive aspects of buying local?(delivery, flavor/freshness, increased consumption, quality, supporting local grower, buyer/seller relationship) Click here to enter text.
  4. What would you like to purchase in the future? Click here to enter text.
  5. Approximately what percent of your total produce budget was spent on locally grown items? Click here to enter text.
  6. Do you anticipate spending more of your budget on local produce in the future? Click here to enter text.
  7. In your opinion, what can be done to help schools increase their purchases of locally grown food? Click here to enter text.
  8. How many different growers do you anticipate ordering from? Click here to enter text.
  9. Please complete the table below with your request:

Product / ½ bushel / ¾ bushel / 1 bushel / Peach/tomato size carton / Produce bag
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By participating in this initiative, you agree to provide these supplies to local growers for the transporting of fruits and vegetables to school. You also agree to pick up the supplies and provide local procurement data at the end of the school year.

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