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External Resources Index

Explore external tools, research, and references that support values-based procurement work.

Governance Types

Operating Types

Institution Types

Tool Topic Areas

Data

Value Chain Coordination Template and Guide, Food Systems Leadership Network

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Food Service Guidelines Implementation Toolkit, CDC

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Consumer Food Safety Educator Evaluation Toolbox and Guide, Partnership for Food Safety Education

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National Farm to Institution Metrics Collaborative, Tools and Resources

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Student Engagement Resources, Nourish Colorado Guidebook

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Local Food Tracking Fact Sheet, Farm to Institution New England

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Procurement

Purchasing Power—A “Good Food” Procurement Toolkit, Union of Concerned Scientists

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Purchasing Guidelines

Washington State Public Schools, A School’s Guide to Purchasing Washington-Grown Food

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Michigan State University, Sustainable Food Procurement Guide

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United Nations Climate Change, Sports for Climate Action Initiative

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VBP Learning Network

Made up of public officials from around the country, this network of leaders implementing values-based food purchasing policies in their hospitals, schools, correctional facilities, senior centers and other food program sites, have guided, informed and tested the tools and approaches that make up this toolkit. The VBP Learning Network is now hosted by Partners for Public Good.