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SFA Directors Private Schools and Distributors (Business)
ICR 202607-0584-001 · OMB 0584-0646 · Object 170902400.
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| File Title | SFA Directors Private Schools and Distributors (Business) |
| Author | Rosenthal, Amy - FNS |
| Last Modified By | Writer |
| File Modified | 2025-02-10 |
| File Created | 2026-07-14 |
| Conversion State | complete |
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APPENDIX C.4 initital EMAIL FROM STUDY TEAM TO school food authorities OMB Number: 0584-0646 Expiration Date: XX/XX/XXXX Dear [SFA DIRECTOR]: It’s time for the 2027 Farm to School Census, and we want to hear from [SFA name]! The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) conducts this survey every four years to create a snapshot of local purchasing, school gardens, and other food and agriculture activities across the country. The Census is for all SFAs, not just those that receive Farm to School grant funds or participate in farm to school activities. In accordance with the National School Lunch Act, SFAs are required to participate in the Farm to School Census. To complete the survey, please follow this link (specifically for your SFA): [insert web survey link] The survey should take between 5 and 30 minutes. If you have questions or need additional information about the Census, please review the Frequently Asked Questions document [insert link]. Click here [insert link] to review an optional worksheet that will help you prepare some of the information you’ll need to complete the Census. You are encouraged to collaborate with other staff, partners and/or vendors to obtain the information. You can also share the survey using the link in this email. If you are no longer the best person to take the Census at [SFA name], please let us know as soon as possible, so [SFA name] isn’t left out! We’ll also be hosting a webinar for SFAs with a detailed walk through of the survey instrument on [date] – register here [insert link]! You can also contact the project team toll-free at [study team phone number] from 9 AM to 9 PM ET, or e-mail [study team email]. USDA FNS has contracted with [Contractor], an independent research company, to conduct this important study. Your participation is crucial to making sure we accurately portray what farm to school looks like across the country. Thank you for your time and support to make the 2027 Farm to School Census a success! Sincerely, Heather Morrison, Project Director 2027 Farm to School Census