32. Project design Input Develop Survey Administer & Analyze Recommendations Share Results Food Service Professionals Journal Article Conferences Food Policy Council Eat Smart Alaska Farm to School Program
34. Specific project objectives 1) To look at the interest and challenges of using Alaskan foods in the school meal program, from the school food service professional perspective. 2) (Guided by findings) To develop recommendations and resources to increase the use of Alaskan foods in the school meal program..
62. How can I help you? I have access to a tremendous amount of resources. I will do everything I can to find answers to any questions you may have. I can link people up that could benefit each other. I am eager to tackle some of the challenges and help start efforts withany group who is ready.
70. Collaborators National Farm to School Network Global Food Collaborative – Connect Home Grown Market Agriculture in the Classroom FFA Calypso Farms Taco Loco University of Alaska Child Nutrition Services Health and Social Services Department of Environmental Conservation Food Service Professionals from multiple school districts
71. Questions and input always welcome!johanna.herron@alaska.gov(907) 374-3714Thank you!
Editor's Notes
53 districts plus mt. edgecombe, 24 other type (i.e. youth facilities), 20 more charter schools not included
53 districts plus mt. edgecombe, 24 other type (i.e. youth facilities), 20 more charter schools not includedFree and Reduced Guidelines:2009-2010 – Poverty Guidelines, Family of 3 ($22,890) Free lunch (130% poverty line; $29,757) Reduced lunch (185% poverty line; $42,347)29/49 (59%), over half the districts have a district eligibility average of 50% or higher19/49 (39%), have a district eligibility average of 70% or higher4/49 (8%), have a district eligibility average of 90% or higher
I struggled to find the right terminology for the foods I was describing….trying ‘traditional’, ‘local’, and even ‘wild’. None of these came with an easy definition that had shared meaning among all parties. I ended up just simplifying with the term ‘Alaskan’ and define it as follows:
RR: SD with NSMP = 76%, SD w/o NSMP = 100%, RCCI’s with NSMP = 63%, Charter w/o NSMP = 26%Combined ALL = 65%, ALL NSMP = 72%, ALL NSMP and SD = 74%
N=64Already happening but to what extent is unclear, and still plenty of room for improvement.
Unfortunately, if somebody answered ‘No’ to serving AK foods they automatically got skipped for the purchasing question so it is possible somebody said ‘No’ or ‘Not Sure’ and were being literal (i.e. not doing it them selves or unaware of it).All of these N’s were out of 24 or 25 (carrots and potatoes were out of those that said yes to purchasing veggies (n=12)
Salmon: 36/46, 78% Other AK Fish: 38/51, 75% Game: 37/57, 65% Berries: 52/59, 88% Produce: 49/56, 88%N=63
N=62
Flexibility of Distributor (least important) Payment Arrangements,Ordering Method,Package ConsistencyImportant – very important
Cold storage capacity to accommodate fresh or unprocessed foods?Small equipment (e.g. knives, food processors, wedgers, peelers, slicers, cutting boards) to prepare fresh or unprocessed foods?Large equipment (e.g. ovens, stoves, sinks) to prepare fresh or unprocessedEnough prep space to prepare fresh or unprocessed foods?REMAINDER of 56 or 55 were not sure
N=53
26 reported using multiple distributorsTop other distributors:Sam’s, Cosco, Country foods, Peterkin, Span AK, Di’tamaso, Taco Loco
N=53
Compared to non-Alaskan foods the top 2 concerns were reliable supply and costMore concerned – much more concerned
N=5740/57 = 70%
Survey of producers, what is being produced, when, what quantity, and how much is it. Doing something like a harvest of the month would allow people to be included on a small scale at first.
School comments: What products are available, when, and how much? How do we cover the increased cost of buying local? Food safety is of utmost concern when responsible for kids and this must be up to standard for a relationship to ensue.53 districts does not include mt. edgecombeAnchorage district enrollment almost 50,000 and Hydaburg enrollment 53.
School comments: What products are available, when, and how much? How do we cover the increased cost of buying local? Food safety is of utmost concern when responsible for kids and this must be up to standard for a relationship to ensue.53 districtsdoes not include mt. edgecombeAnchorage district enrollment almost 50,000 and Hydaburg enrollment 53.Juneau just above 5,000, fairbanks, kenai, anchorage, mat-su
Should I add Farm Bureau?
Finally, don’t hesitate to contact me. I have resources for many different aspects of farm to school and I have access to many more. I am happy to look into anything I don’t have an answer for and get back to you.
