Tuesday, March 11, 2025
News for Wisconsin School Food Authorities
Termination Notice for the Project Titled, Local Food for Schools and Child Care Agreement (LFSCC)
On Friday, March 7, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction School Nutrition Team received notice that the agreement between the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is terminated for the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) Program.
Last Chance to Apply! Fork Farms Flex Farm Giveaway!
The DPI School Nutrition Team (SNT) is giving away a Fork Farms Flex Farm to one lucky School Food Authority (SFA)! This indoor hydroponics garden grows approximately 25 lbs. of fresh food every 28 days, without any soil and provides a great learning opportunity for students. Complete the Fork Farms Flex Farm Giveaway Form to be entered into the drawing. To be eligible for the drawing, the SFA must be located in Wisconsin and participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and/or School Breakfast Program (SBP). Each SFA, regardless of the number of schools, is allowed one entry. Only complete applications (addressing all question prompts) will be entered into the final drawing. The SFA must be ready to receive the tower in late March/early April. Applications are due Wednesday, March 12.
The Flex Farm was used for promotional activities by the DPI SNT for approximately two months. The unit will be shipped after it has been cleaned and will include any remaining supplies.