USDA Selling Local to Schools Fact Sheet
This resource is for producers trying to sell to local schools. There are 4 ways you can take to partner with districts near you. To learn more about these different ways, click here.
Mississippi Farm to School Interagency Council Progress Report
A report from the Mississippi Farm to School Interagency Council on the progress of the council through December 2014.
Mississippi Association of Cooperatives
A nonprofit organization, MAC serves farmers, their families and communities in increasing their livelihood security and improving quality of life.
The Year in Farm-to-School
The Farm-to-School Calendar showcases the yearly timeline in which it takes to grow the food and how it ends up on the table in schools. This resource provides information on the best time of year to connect with a school or a farmer.
Mississippi State Department of Health Farm-to-School
Visit the Mississippi State Department of Health website for resources on buying and selling local food to early childcare education programs.
Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Farm-to-School
This program was introduced to encourage the serving of locally-grown and locally-produced agricultural products in school meals and to recognize the substantial economic and health benefits of serving locally-grown foods.
The National Farm to School Network
The National Farm to School Network brings local food sourcing education into schools.
Quick Guide: How to Sell Fruits and Vegetables to Mississippi Schools
This guide provides information to local food growers about how to sell their produce to schools in the state.
Mississippi Farm Food Safety Checklist
This checklist will help to facilitate communication between farmers and potential buyers.