Farm Fresh Challenge

The Farm Fresh Challenge takes place every October to celebrate local foods in school meals. All Child Nutrition Program operators are encouraged to participate. CEs pledge to participate and to serve local foods, teach about local products and nutrition, and to share their local food usage on social media. Successful Farm Fresh Challenge participants will achieve recognition and receive different awards based on their level of completion. Join us this year as we introduce a third tier to the Challenge to recognize those who go above and beyond each time they participate.

Find resources, including the NEW Success Guide, updated flashcards, a tracking tool, NEW word games, and more by clicking the Resources button.


Please note - Farm Fresh Challenge guidelines dictate completion of activities for each full week of October. Due to the fact that October has two four-day weeks, please complete activities for FOUR weeks to earn recognition.

FAQs/Pledge List

Click here to view the Farm Fresh Challenge FAQs
Click here to view the Farm Fresh Challenge 2024 Pledge List


Farm Fresh Challenge 2024!

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Farm Fresh Challenge Parameters for Recognition
 


Assistance available in English and Spanish. Please call 877-TEX-MEAL (877-839-6325) for help. Additional translations services available as well.

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1. Mail:
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Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
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