For Producers

Colorado Farm Producers: Sell Local to Schools!
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Looking to get your fresh, high-quality Colorado products onto school lunch trays?
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The Colorado Local Food Program Guidebook, developed by Nourish Colorado, is your source for everything you need to know about selling to schools. This free online resource connects farms and ranches with school districts across the state, making it easier than ever to participate in farm-to-school programs.
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Kids Win. Farmers Win. Communities Win.

Here's how it works:

Take a quick quiz. Identify your role and interests. Simply select "Agricultural Producer" and choose the action that best fits you, like "selling to schools" or "engaging with school meal programs."
Get matched with the right resources. Based on your selections, the quiz will provide a personalized list of helpful tools and information from The Guidebook.
Start selling to schools. With the knowledge you gain, you'll be well-equipped to connect with school districts, understand purchasing procedures, and build successful partnerships.

Don't wait! Take the quiz today and unlock a new market for your delicious Colorado products.
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Access Your Resources

It’s Still Important to Complete the School Benefits Form

It's essential for families to still provide their household income information when requested by their school.

While meals are free to all students, districts need to continue gathering this information to access federal funding for meals and other services. Families who qualify may also receive discounted school fees, class materials, bus passes, utilities support, and more.

Free Meals Supporting Student Success

The Healthy School Meals for All program allowed public School Food Authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs to provide free meals to all students beginning
School Year 2023-24.
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