Sell to Schools

The opportunities and benefits for Connecticut farms to sell to Connecticut schools and early care providers are greater now than ever!

Considerable policy and funding is being directed toward local procurement for schools right now! It's never been a better time to scale up your business to meet this growing market. The resources here will introduce how to sell to schools. Most importantly, it starts with a conversation with your local food service director.

Looking for support connecting with a public K-12 district or Early Care (preschool) provider? Email Shannon Raider-Ginsburg with your questions and ideas.

5 Things to Know About Selling to Schools

1. Schools can make individual purchases direct from farms with no bidding or need for a contact.
2. Schools can pay a fair price for your product. They do not need to buy the lowest price. Schools want local and understand the value.
3. It is up to School Districts to set food safety requirements. There are NO federal or state food safety requirements when selling to schools.
4. Many schools prepare scratch meals and schools buy year round with summer meals programs!
5. Schools buy in a variety of volumes. There is no one size fits all!