Washington Resources & Publications
Buying & Selling Local Foods
The Green Bookby Leslie Zenz, Kelli Sanger and David Wides WSDA January 2006
This publication contains information about the regulatory landscape governing the sales of farm products in Washington State. It is a comprehensive guide to direct marketing strategies and contains an extensive resource section of organizations and relevant publications.
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Small Farm and Direct Marketing Program Website
by The Washington State Department of Agriculture
The Washington State Department of Agriculture Small Farm and Direct Marketing Program offers technical assistance to farmers and institutional buyers in farm to cafeteria programs. Their website serves as an important farm to school resource.
Map of Washington Farmers Who Sell Directly to Consumers
by Giles O?Dell, Melissa Roberts, Shonie Schlot zhauer & Jackson Sillars Sound Food Shed January 2005
This Farm Map is a listing of farms in Thurston County that sell their goods directly to consumers. It?s a tool for making that direct connection; to help you find products grown, raised and made by your neighbors.
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Washington State Office of State Procurement
by Department of General Administration Washington State Office of State Procurement January 2007
The Department of General Administration develops and administers contracts for goods and services on behalf of state agencies, colleges, universities, select non-profit organizations, and local governments.
Other Resources
Publications on WA Farm to School Programsby WSDA
Farm to School Publications from the WSDA Small Farms and Direct Marketing Program.
Case Studies & Feasibility Analysis
A Salad Bar Featuring Organic Choices: Revitalizing the School Nutrtion Programby Paul Flock, Cheryl Petra, Vanessa Ruddy, Joseph Peterangelo April 2003
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