Create a salad bar, featuring local produce, in the school cafeteria to encourage students to create their own salads. Example Boise School District Resources Nutrition Standards Field Guide to Salad Bars in Schools School Food Institute Salad Bars...
Engage a consultant who can support schools in creating kitchens that have the capacity to provide scratch-cooked meals that meet meal pattern standards. Base advice on staffing capacities, skill sets and equipment.
Local growers and producers meet with relevant school personnel to help create school/district buy-in and support for Food Service Directors who are interested in using local foods.
Create opportunities for local farmers and food service directors to share success and barriers with one another and plan for school food system and marketplace improvements.
