External Resources Index
Explore external tools, research, and references that support values-based procurement work.
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Value Chain Coordination Template and Guide, Food Systems Leadership Network
External LinkFood Service Guidelines Implementation Toolkit, CDC
External LinkConsumer Food Safety Educator Evaluation Toolbox and Guide, Partnership for Food Safety Education
External LinkNational Farm to Institution Metrics Collaborative, Tools and Resources
External LinkStudent Engagement Resources, Nourish Colorado Guidebook
External LinkLocal Food Tracking Fact Sheet, Farm to Institution New England
External LinkReal Food Calculator, Real Food Challenge
External LinkProcurement
Purchasing Power—A “Good Food” Procurement Toolkit, Union of Concerned Scientists
External LinkPurchasing Guidelines
Washington State Public Schools, A School’s Guide to Purchasing Washington-Grown Food
External LinkMichigan State University, Sustainable Food Procurement Guide
External LinkUnited Nations Climate Change, Sports for Climate Action Initiative
External LinkVBP 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.