Local Food Day Webinar - Thursday, September 9, 2021
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Local Food Day Webinar Thursday, September 9, 2021
Who is Joining Us Today? Which demographic best describes the work that you do? A. School Nutrition Programs B. Child and Adult Care Food Program C. Educator D. Farmer E. Local Food Coordinator F. Other
Objectives
• Provide an overview of Iowa Local Food Day
• Give Menu Suggestions
• Determine What and Where to Buy
• Share Choose Iowa Food of the Month
Resources
• Announce Sub-grant Opportunities
• Discuss Local Food Procurement
Iowa Local Food Day
Saydel Public School 2019
Des Moines Public School 2018
• October 13, 2021
(or any day in October)
• Serve at least 2 local items
• Celebrate Iowa local food!
https://www.iowalocalfoodday.org/
We Would Like to Hear From You! Would you like to see the official Local Food Day date moved up? • Keep current date (2nd week of October) • Last week of September • 1st week of October • No preference
How to Register
• Schools or early care sites that
serve 2 or more local foods or
full day’s menu that includes
local food
• Colleges and universities can
also participate Peas and kohlrabi from Postville CSD
school garden. Watermelon from local farm.
Registration is Easy
• Sign up takes only a
few minutes!
• Participants have the
opportunity to request
assistance
• Sign up for marketing
supplies to help
promote your day
Be part of the movement!
What Local Food to Buy? Seasonal Guide A = Storage crops that are still available G = Crops that are grown in greenhouse
What and Where to Buy Local Food • Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship • Iowa Farm to School Directory https://data.iowaagriculture.gov/fts/
School Success! Even in the midst of a pandemic Iowa schools shine! Participants of the 2020 Iowa LFD served more than 20 different locally grown fruits and vegetables, cheese, yogurt, grains, eggs and beef, pork, and turkey.
Iowa Local Foods
Fruit:
Grains:
Apples
Wheat flour Milk*
Melons
Corn meal
Berries
Vegetables: Meat/MA:
Carrots, Cabbage, Pork
Green Beans, Leafy Beef
Greens, Potatoes, Eggs
Peppers, Squash, Turkey
Corn, Tomatoes, and Chicken
ZucchiniBreakfast Suggestions • Breakfast Burrito • Corn Muffin • Breakfast Bake • Yogurt Parfait • Fresh Melon
Lunch Suggestions
• Chicken Penne
• Sweet & Sour Pork
• Beef Stir Fry
• “Butternutty” Mac & Cheese
Decorah lunch with local melon, salad
and taco meat.
https://www.iowalocalfoodday.org/the-menu
https://theicn.org/icn-resources-a-z/usda-standardized-recipesTaste Test Suggestions
• Any fruit or vegetable
• Try a new recipe
• Try different seasonings
• Compare two flavors
Roasted beets
and beet hummusPandemic Taste Test Innovations
• Packaged portions
• Added samples to lunch tray
• Included local foods in take-
home meals for remote learners
Monthly Harvest Packages for
families - Waukee CSDWe Would Like to Hear From You!
In the chat:
What do you plan to serve
on Iowa Local Food Day?
Iowa Local Food Day -
Urbandale CSDWhat and Where to Buy Local Food • Iowa Food Hub Directory https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/iowa-food-hub-directory/
What and Where to Buy Local Food • Iowa CSA Farm Directory • Iowa Farmers Market Directory • Iowa MarketMaker
Plan Ahead
EXAMPLE
Forecasting your needs to a farmer or food hub is August 17
Watermelon 400lb
extremely helpful. Apples 6 cases -100 count
Mixed Greens 30 lbs
Plan your menu and let your farmers know!
August 24
Some items take a couple weeks to work out the logistics. Cantaloupe 400 lbs
Apples 6 cases -100 count
Mixed Greens 30 lbs
August 31
Apples 6 cases-100 count
Mixed Greens 30 lbs
Corn on Cob 1000 ears
Burgers 1400 pattiesWe Would Like to Hear From You!
Where do you plan to buy local
food for Iowa Local Food Day?
A. Farmer
B. Food hub
C. Farmers market
D. Distributor
E. More than one source
Iowa Local Food Day -
Wayne CountyChoose Iowa • Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship • Create support for farmers • Drive demand for the products they produce • Generate excitement about agriculture • www.chooseiowa.com
USDA Farm to School Grant • Grant activities expand on the Choose Iowa campaign to schools, childcare, and summer programs • Development of Food of the Month promotional resources • Sub-grants to support local level implementation • Farm to School Producer Regional Training SY21-22
Iowa Farm to School and Early Care https://www.iowafarmtoschoolearlycare.org/choose-iowa-campaign Iowa Department of Education
Iowa Department of Education
Iowa Department of Education
October Food of the Month Suggestions • Fresh Apple • Apple Sauce • Apple Crisp • Apple Muffin • Apple Cinnamon Pancakes • Roasted Apples and Sweet Potatoes • Apple & Kohlrabi Slaw Salad
Learning Activities Early Childhood Elementary & Summer Programs
Posters
Coloring Fact Sheet
Tips & Recipes for Families
• Shop Smart
• Quick Fix
• Storage Tips
• Recipes Featuring FoodFree Printed Resources - Order Today
• Set of posters
• Salad bar clings
• Taste testing stickers
https://www.iowafarmtoschoolearlycare.org/choose-iowa-campaignLocal Food Day Sub-grants • Schools: 12 - $1,000 • CACFP Child Care Center: 10 - $500
Sub-Grant Criteria
• Participate in the Local Food Day Webinar
• Register for Local Food Day on October 13th
• USDA Child Nutrition Programs (SSO, NSLP, SBP, CACFP)
• Description of activities to support the purchase of local foods
• Estimated budget (food expenditures cannot exceed 20% of sub-
grant)
• Submit photos and a video of your activities
• Activities Completed: October 1- 31, 2021
• Deadline to apply: September 24, 2021Sub-grant Application
Sub-Grant Ideas • Food of the Month in the Cafeteria • Food of the Month Learning Activities • Connecting School Nutrition to Local Producers • Garden Projects
Allowable Expenses
• Equipment and Supplies
• Coolers, processing equipment, salad bars, etc.
• Slicers, food processors, electric skillets, knives, etc.
• Gardening and/or farming supplies
• Sole purpose of preparing, purchasing, promoting, storing, and
serving local foods.
• If not fully dedicated, % must be noted
• Example: Salad Bar $2,000
25% of space will be used for local foods
75% will be used for non-local foods
Total allowable cost to claim towards grant: $500Food Expenses • No more than 20% of sub-grant can be used for food • May not be used to purchase food that is part of a reimbursable child nutrition meal • Can be used for educational purposes • Farm to School sample tables • Taste test opportunities • Promotional use
Promotional Items
• Allowable if directly related to grant activities
• Should not exceed 5% of the total sub-grant
• $500 subgrant
• $25 allowed for promotional itemsProcurement of Local Food • USDA encourages the procurement of local foods • Definition of local • Many local products are easy to source
How Confident are You? How confident are you in your understanding of the Child Nutrition Program procurement regulations? A. Very confident B. Somewhat confident C. Not confident
Decision Tree Iowa Department of Education
Informal Procurement Methods • Micro Purchase: • Less than $10,000 • Need to use different vendors • Documentation needed • Small Purchase: • Also called “3 bids and a buy”
School Specifications • Cannot include geography • Can include the following: • Organic • Variety • Date Window
Farm to School and Early Care Coalition Local Food Procurement Resources • Top 12 Local Foods to Start Procurement • Partner with Iowa Food Hubs and Farmers • School and Early Care Menus https://www.iowafarmtoschoolearlycare.org/local-food-procurement
Local Food Procurement Coaches
Trained local food consultants to help schools and early
care sites create local food procurement goals.
● 3-6 hours of planning
● Goal setting
● Implementation
● $300 value
● Contact Teresa at
wiemer@iastate.eduFood Safety Checklist
• Production Practices
• Product Handling
• Facilities
• Worker Health and Hygiene
• Transportation
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/
ffed/tool-evaluate-food-safety/Farm to School - Looking Ahead! • Senate File 578 Legislation • Food Hubs are planning coordinated logistics to expand service areas • 12 Choose Iowa Culinary Recipes • Four regional culinary training - 2022
Will You Participate in Iowa Local Food Day? Do you plan to participate in Iowa Local Food Day on October 13th? A. Yes! I have already registered. B. Yes. I plan to participate. C. I am thinking about participating. D. No. This is not for me this year.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov
Questions?
carrie.scheidel@iowa.gov
515-281-4758
Brenda Windmuller - brenda.windmuller@iowa.gov
Tammy Stotts - tammy.stotts@iowaagriculture.gov
Teresa Wiemerslage - wiemer@iastate.eduYou can also read
