The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently conducting the Farm to School 2023 Census (Census), and your input is important. The following information was shared during the monthly Town Hall on October 2, 2023, and is being emailed as well for your reference.
The Census gathers important data every four years from all School Food Authorities (SFAs) that participate in the National School Lunch Program nationwide. Your participation is crucial to ensure that the Census data represents all of California’s schools, and it also helps to demonstrate the need for future funding and resources.
On October 2, 2023, all SFA directors received a link to the Census and instructions from Farm2SchoolCensus@dir-online.com. If you did not receive the email, please check your spam folder or contact Farm2SchoolCensus@dir-online.com directly to inquire about participation. The Census seeks your information from the 2022–23 school year. For your reference, a copy of the Census questionnaire can be accessed on the USDA’s Farm to School Census web page
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It is important that all SFAs complete the Census, regardless of your level of participation in farm to school activities. The Census is our best tool for collecting important information that helps support farm to school efforts. We want to ensure that all the activities in California are well-represented!
Learn how results of the 2019 Farm to School Census supported farm to school activities on the Farm to School Census Results overview web page
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More Information
A webinar for SFAs about the 2023 Farm to School Census will take place on October 12th at 11 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. Register for the 2023 Farm to School Census webinar for SFAs and partners
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You can find additional information about the Census in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on the USDA Farm to School Census FAQ web page
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If you have any questions, please contact the Census project team toll-free at 866-986-2230 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific time or email Farm2SchoolCensus@dir-online.com.
Thank you in advance for your support of the 2023 Census.
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Last Reviewed: Friday, October 13, 2023
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