We help institutions spend at least 25% of their food budget on food from New York farms to strengthen our health and economy.
The Local Food Buyer Learning Center
The FINYS Local Food Buyer Learning Center offers resources and toolkits to support institutions in starting or scaling up their purchases of food grown in New York. The center’s ultimate goal is to assist institutions in spending at least 25% of their food budget on food grown in the state.
Coming Together for Farm to School
Heidi Exline, of the FINYS team, captures how to measure the impact of human connection by exploring the 7th annual York Farm to School Summer Retreat.
Featured Resources
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Field to Tray: A Guide for Farmers Getting Started Selling to Schools
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NY Maple & Honey Guide
New York Grown Food Guide
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Getting Started: Building a Solid Foundation for Farm to School
Local Food Buyer Toolkit Module 1
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Farm to School Advocacy Toolkit
Take Action to Support Farm to School!
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