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April 13-17, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Farm to CACFP Track | CEU Specialty 5 | Beginner

Local Food Procurement: Find the Best Fit for Your Site

Interested in purchasing local foods but unsure where to start? Explore local procurement methods and how to choose the route that best fits your program. Learn how the CACFP supports local purchasing, including incorporating garden-grown or donated produce. Gain the confidence to take the next step in your local food journey!

  1. Understand the various methods of local procurement in ECE.
  2. Determine which purchasing method is best for your ECE program.
  3. Identify your local purchasing goals and how to integrate them with the CACFP.

Presented by

Hawthorn McCracken Web

Hawthorn McCracken

Farm to ECE Program Associate, National Farm to School Network

LaVanya Watkins Web

LaVanya Watkins, MEd

Ohio Farm to Early Care & Education Coordinator, Ohio State University Extension

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