State of Tennessee

Name*

First Name

Last Name

Farm/Operation Name*

Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

In which region of the state is your farm or operation?

West Middle East

County*

Phone Number*

Email*

Confirm Email *

Preferred method of communication:

Phone Call, E-mail

Other:

How did you hear about this opportunity?

Tennessee Department of Education; Tennessee Department of Agriculture; Tennessee Fruit and Vegetable Association; University of Tennessee or Tennessee State University Extension; Social Media;

Other:

What type of products do you or will you have available for school districts to purchase?*

Fruits; Vegetables; Meats; Dairy; Check All

Other:

What type of fruits are (or will be) available for sale?

Strawberries; Blueberries; Blackberries; Raspberries; Melons; Grapes; Peaches; Check All

Other:

Note: the most popular produce school districts purchase direct from farmers are berries, apples, lettuce, melons, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

What type of meats are available for sale?

Pre-cooked Items (sausage or chicken patties, etc.); Eggs; Deli meats; Ground Beef; Check All

Other:

What type of dairy products are available for sale?

Fluid milk; Cheese; Yogurt; Check All

Other:

Note: in order to be served in school meal programs, dairy products must be fat-free or 1% milkfat.

Please list each product you have available and when (approximately) they will be ready for sale to school districts.

Example response: tomatoes, cucumbers and melons - mid June to September; dairy products - year-round.

Are your available products processed (washed, chopped, or packaged) in any way?*

Yes No Some are, some are not

Do you have the availability to process (either onsite on your farm or at a processor)?*

Yes No

If your products are unprocessed, would you be interested in selling to a processor who then would sell your products to schools?*

Yes No N/A, my products are already processed

Do you have the availability to deliver your products?*

Yes No

How far are you willing to travel for delivery/what is your delivery area?*

Have you completed any food safety certifications or trainings that you now implement on your farm?*

Yes No

Please list any food safety certifications, practices, or trainings you have completed and no implement on your farm:

Have you sold products to schools for use in their school meal programs before?*

Yes No

Most school districts must receive an itemized invoice or receipt before payment can be made. Do you have the capacity to create invoices and receive payment once the invoice is processed by the school district?*

Yes No

Farm to School Sourcing Information